Smo Histopathologist

2 weeks ago


Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Where you'll be working:
Waikato Hospital

The details:
Permanent Full-time

Get involved in a challenging and interesting environment where there is never a dull moment

Join an enthusiastic and friendly team

Be part of the national transformation in Health

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

Calling on specialist Histopathologists - come join one of the largest labs in the Waikato Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand, Waikato.

We have a great opportunity for someone to join our growing team here at Waikato Hospital.

The successful applicant will be based in Hamilton at Waikato Hospital, working in partnership within a team of 11 anatomical pathologists and 2 registrars.

The department works in collaboration with clinicians from across the hospital and region to deliver anatomical pathology services in a tertiary hospital setting.


While our anatomical pathologists cover all areas of general pathology there may be the opportunity to participate in some areas of sub speciality depending on the applicant's background and experience.

As an anatomical pathologist in our team you'll have autonomy, mastery and purpose to deliver your mahi and contribute to the broader objectives of our busy laboratory.


The role is a permanent full time position so if you think this position is a good fit for you and you would be a good fit for our department, we would love to hear from you.

Click here to view the position description.
(Please note position descriptions can only be viewed on the Te Whatu Ora - Waikato website.)

Mō tātou Ratonga | About our Service
Working with our frontline teams delivering to our communities has great purpose.

We are a team who love what we do and get to work with stakeholders who challenge and encourage us to do our best everyday.

We offer a friendly, open and supportive working environment in a modern and well equipped laboratory.

Mōu | About you

This pivotal role requires tenacity and resilience, and calls for someone who is passionate about what they do, able to work independently as well as collaborate with team members on core elements of the work.

Required skills & experience you will need to be considered for this role:

Demonstrated commitment to delivering high quality and timely service

An ability to solve problems in a complex, constantly changing environment


Applicants must hold a Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (FRCPA) or an equivalent qualification and be eligible for vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ).

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation
Te iwi Ngakaunui - People at Heart

Whakamana - Give and earn respect

Whakaronga - Listen to me; Talk to me

Mauri Pai - Fair play

Whakapakari - Growing the good

Kotahitanga - Stronger together

It is not very often something happens that is big; like, really big. Big to the point that it will touch the lives of every single person in the country. That is what we are talking about here.

The provision of Health in Aotearoa New Zealand, and how its run is about to change in a big way.


Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand and Te Aka Whai Ora - Māori Health Authority will together shape the delivery of Health services in Aotearoa New Zealand for generations to come, and will form the core of a modern and integrated service looking after the needs of all our Whānau.

We are dedicated to achieving health equity for Māori and other priority populations. We are a Crown entity and an active partner in Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand is guided by Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to upholding the articles.


Here at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand, Waikato we have a team of 8,000 working across the Waikato where everyone plays a vital role in the care of our patients - directly or non-directly.

Our vision is Healthy People. Excellent Care.

Te Whatu Ora, Waikato serves the largest Māori population and third largest Pacific population in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Waikato Hospital in Hamilton is one of New Zealand's largest tertiary, teaching hospitals with over 600 inpatient beds and 22 operating theatres.

Clinical specialities include Women's and Children Services, Cardiology / Cardiothoracic Surgery, Oncology and Haematology, Surgical services, and Mental Health and Addiction.

Waikato Hospital is the Midland regional referral centre for multiple specialties including trauma surgery, oncology, and neurology.


We are a values-based and inclusive organisation that is committed to deliver the best health outcomes for our total population.

Reflecting the population we serve is an important part of the care we deliver to the community. We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds with the necessary capability and who share our values to apply. We proactively develop pathways that maximise opportunity for Māori and encourage Māori to apply.

He aha Waikato
Waikato is the fourth largest region in Aotearoa New Zealand and lo

  • Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    Where you'll be working: Waikato HospitalThe details: Permanent Full-timeGet involved in a challenging and interesting environment where there is never a dull momentJoin an enthusiastic and friendly teamBe part of the national transformation in HealthTe whiwhinga mahi | The OpportunityCalling on specialist Histopathologists - come join one of the largest...


  • Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waikato Full time

    Where you'll be working:Waikato HospitalThe details:Permanent Full-time- Get involved in a challenging and interesting environment where there is never a dull moment- Join an enthusiastic and friendly team- Be part of the national transformation in HealthTe whiwhinga mahi | The OpportunityCalling on specialist Histopathologists - come join one of the largest...


  • Hamilton, New Zealand Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waikato Full time

    **Where you’ll be working**:Waikato Hospital **The details**:Permanent Full-time - **Get involved in a challenging and interesting environment where there is never a dull moment** - **Join an enthusiastic and friendly team** - **Be part of the national transformation in Health** **Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity** Calling on specialist...