Medical Laboratory Scientist

12 hours ago

Auckland City, New Zealand Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Full time

**Permanent, Full-time**:

- ** Mt Wellington, Auckland**:

- ** New Zealands leading community Anatomical Pathology laboratory**

**About Us**
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

Anatomic Pathology Service (APS), part of Te Whatu Ora, provides specialist diagnostic histology and cytology services to Auckland and beyond. We process specimens from over 4,000 private specialists, surgical hospitals, and general practitioners. To support this breadth of work, our Consultant Pathologists collaborate closely with an experienced team of scientists and technicians to deliver high-quality, timely results for patients and clinicians.

**The Role**

Based in our Histology Team at Mt Wellington, this role covers the full spectrum of routine histology, including:

- Specimen receipt, frozen sections, and cut-up
- Embedding, microtomy, staining (routine and special stains)
- Direct immunofluorescence, immunohistochemistry, and quality control
- Participation in the on-call roster
- Potential to roster into specialised dissection (training provided if required)

This position offers the chance to further develop your technical expertise while contributing to a vital diagnostic service.

For further details, please refer to the position description here.

**About the Team**

Youll join a team of 100 highly skilled professionals who are dedicated to excellence, innovation, and patient-centred care. We foster a supportive culture that values open communication, professional growth, and continuous learning.

**About you**

We are seeking an **experienced Medical Laboratory Scientist** with:

- Previous experience in histology (essential)
- Experience in dissection (advantageous, but training provided if needed)
- Strong interpersonal skills and a positive, team-focused approach
- A commitment to quality, accuracy, and patient outcomes

**Working at Health New Zealand**

**How to Apply**

**Job details**:
**Job Reference**:

ADHB23397**Location**:

- North Island - Auckland - Central Auckland**Job type**:

Permanent Full time**Expertise**:

- Clinical - Technical - Medical Lab Scientist / Technician**Closes**:

10-Oct-2025

  • Medical Laboratory Scientist, Laboratory

    12 hours ago

    Auckland City, New Zealand North Island - Auckland South & East Auckland Full time

    **Medical Laboratory Scientist, Blood Bank** **Location**: Middlemore Hospital **ID**: CMH202516531 **Employment**: Permanent, Full-time (80 hours per fortnight) A **Medical Laboratory Scientist** role in the Blood Bank Laboratory at Middlemore Hospital is now available. Reporting to the Charge Scientist, this role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic...

  • Medical Laboratory Scientist, Laboratory

    12 hours ago

    Auckland City, New Zealand Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Full time

    **Medical Laboratory Scientist, Haematology Laboratory, Middlemore Hospital, CMH202515442** **12-month fixed term contract - Maternity Leave Cover, 1.0 FTE** **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** If...

  • Medical Laboratory Scientist, Microbiology Laboratory

    2 days ago

    Auckland City, New Zealand Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Full time

    **Laboratory Scientist Microbiology, Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Counties Manukau** **Fixed Term, Full-time Position (9-months Parental Leave Cover)** **We are currently looking for a New Zealand registered Medical Laboratory Scientist to join our team.** The Microbiology department is situated on-site at the Middlemore campus and provides a 24-hour...

  • Medical Laboratory Scientist, Microbiology Laboratory

    4 days ago

    Manukau City, New Zealand Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Counties Manukau Full time

    **Laboratory Scientist Microbiology - Middlemore Campus, Auckland - Permanent Fulltime** **This is an opportunity to join a team of Scientist to work in South Auckland** **Remunerations per PSA MECA : $77,087. - $110,210.** **Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health...

  • Medical Laboratory Scientist, Histology

    4 days ago

    Auckland City, New Zealand Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Full time

    Medical Laboratory Scientist - Histology Middlemore Hospital - South Auckland Largest & most diverse teaching hospitals in New Zealand Part time.35 FTE 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 Remuneration as per...

  • Medical Laboratory Scientist, Microbiology Laboratory

    2 days ago

    Manukau City, New Zealand Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Counties Manukau Full time

    **Laboratory Scientist Microbiology, Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Counties Manukau** **Fixed Term, Full-time Position (9-months Parental Leave Cover)** **We are currently looking for a New Zealand registered Medical Laboratory Scientist to join our team.** The Microbiology department is situated on-site at the Middlemore campus and provides a 24-hour...

  • Medical Laboratory Scientist, Histology

    4 days ago

    Manukau City, New Zealand Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Counties Manukau Full time

    Medical Laboratory Scientist - Histology Middlemore Hospital - South Auckland Largest & most diverse teaching hospitals in New Zealand Part time.35 FTE 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 Remuneration as per...

  • Technical Specialist and Medical Laboratory Scientist, Laboratory

    4 days ago

    Auckland City, New Zealand North Island - Auckland South & East Auckland Full time

    **Technical Specialist Automation and IT / Medical Laboratory Scientist, Blood Bank** **Location**: Middlemore Hospital **ID**: CMH202516433 **Employment**: Permanent, Full-time (80 hours per fortnight) A senior role for a **Technical Specialist** in the Blood Bank Laboratory at Middlemore Hospital is now available. Reporting to the Charge Scientist, this...

  • Medical Laboratory Scientist

    2 weeks ago

    Auckland City, New Zealand Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waitematā Full time

    **Medical Laboratory Scientist - Biochemistry** - **North Shore & Waitākere Hospitals** - **Permanent role, 0.7 FTE 56 hours per fortnight** 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** As a Medical Laboratory...

  • Medical Laboratory Scientist

    12 hours ago

    Auckland City, New Zealand Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Full time

    **ANATOMICAL PATHOLOGY SERVICES** **Te Whatu Ora | Waitematā**District** **MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST - HISTOLOGY** **1FTE PERMANENT POSITION** Waitematā District Surgical Pathology Unit provides the histology and cytology services to both North Shore and Waitakere Hospitals as well as providing pathology services to BreastScreen Waitemata Northland...