Laboratory Assistant
6 days ago
- Christchurch- Canterbury Health Laboratories
- Fixed term 09/06/2025 - 16/01/2026 (6 months) full time working 40 hours per week)
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.
About the Role
Canterbury Health Laboratories (CHL) is a busy diagnostic facility providing services to in-patients and outpatients at Health NZ | Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury within Christchurch. You will be working for the largest medical laboratory in the South Island which is also a major secondary/tertiary referral centre with a varied and challenging caseload. We have a modern and well-equipped lab including a good range of specialist equipment.
In this role, you will be responsible for:
- Registering samples into the Delphic LIS and carrying out processes required for the pre-analytical processing of samples.
- Interpretation and input of request forms.
- Checking of data for accuracy and information.
- Answering telephone enquiries in our Lab line call centre.
About you
Skills and Experience
- Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.
- The ability to contribute to and improve personal and team performance.
- Data entry experience, competent level computer skills is preferable.
- Familiarity with laboratory processes and experience in a similar role.
Working at Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to Apply
To apply please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Kerri McCarthy at Kerri.McCarthy@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
Employer: Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waitaha Canterbury
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