Section Leader, Histology, LabPLus

2 days ago

Manukau, Auckland, New Zealand Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Full time
  • Career development opportunity for a registered Scientist
  • Full time, permanent position
  • Work in New Zealands leading laboratory

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

The Department of Anatomical Pathology at LabPLUS, Auckland Hospital ) is seeking an experienced scientist to lead our Histopathology Dissection (Cut-Up) team. You will need to be a motivated and experienced Senior Scientist with excellent people skills ready to lead our award winning team.

This permanent position offers opportunities for improving dissection, management skills, process improvement, quality initiatives and Team Development

Please see here for the position description.

About the Service

LabPLUS is an IANZ accredited medical laboratory and is one of New Zealand's premier laboratories. We offer a comprehensive pathology service for Auckland City Hospital, Starship Childrens Hospital, National Women's Health, and the Greenlane Clinical Centre. LabPLUS is also a major referral laboratory for specialised laboratory tests for New Zealand and the Pacific Islands. Visit our website for more information.

The Anatomical Pathology Department is a major referral laboratory comprising of several disciplines. These include Histology, Non-gynae Cytology and Electron Microscopy. We work with other external hospitals from around New Zealand and the Pacific Islands. This means we report on a broad range of specimens and to service this diversity we have an experienced team with specialist knowledge. We are fortunate to have a large number of Consultant Pathologists with considerable experience. We also have a very proficient Scientific and Technical team all working together to provide a quality service.

Our methods, training, expertise and knowledge conform to the highest standards expected by our peers and the community at large. We enjoy a close association with the University of Auckland Medical School and participate in external Quality Assurance Programmes

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About you

You must be registered or be eligible for registration as a Medical Laboratory Scientist with the Medical Sciences Council

We are seeking an experienced Medical Laboratory Scientist with:

  • Registration (or eligibility for registration) with the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand (see )
  • Previous experience in histology (essential)
  • Experience in dissection (essential)
  • Strong interpersonal skills and a positive, team-focused approach
  • A commitment to quality, accuracy, and patient outcomes

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 by 12 January 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Aaron Chamberlain at

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

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