Laboratory Manager

Laboratory Manager – General
Permanent, Full-time
Queenstown

$43 - $53 per hour

Who we are | Ko wai mātou:
Awanui Labs - Queenstown (previously known as Southern Community Laboratories) provides high-quality diagnostic pathology services to the community, healthcare professionals and their patients. Awanui Labs - Queenstown is owned by the Awanui Group (previously known as Asia Pacific Healthcare Group), a healthcare company committed to providing facilities and services that deliver exceptional care to its clients

About the role | Mō te tūranga:
As Laboratory Manager, you will oversee all operational activities of the Queenstown laboratory, ensuring high-quality, efficient, and cost-effective delivery of diagnostic services for our customers and patients. This full-time, permanent role (minimum 80 hours per fortnight) offers the opportunity to lead a dynamic team, optimise lab operations, and make a tangible impact in healthcare. On call weekend work is a requirement of this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day operations, ensuring effective and highest quality services are delivered to our customers while maintaining cost-effectiveness.
• Leading and supporting the Queenstown laboratory team and working collaboratively with other Awanui South Island Laboratory Managers.
• Interact with clients to identify opportunities for continuous service excellence, including new services.
• Working closely with the General Manager and Regional Operations Manager on strategic direction, budgeting, and performance targets.
• Keeps up to date with new developments, current literature and best practice standards.
• Ensure staff performance and development reviews are performed in line with company guidelines.
• Responsible for the health and safety of all staff.
• Lead and engage with the team to motivate them to deliver the highest customer service.
• Project management and further development of the laboratory to grow the business and services.
• Promoting a culture of safety, teamwork, innovation, and professional development.

About you | He kōrero mōu
To be successful in this role you need to have:

• Hold a tertiary qualification in a clinical, scientific, or health-related field (essential).
• Be registered and hold a current Annual practicing certificate with the Medical Science Council.
• At least 5 years' laboratory experience, with management experience within a New Zealand Medical Laboratory.
• Competence in an appropriate technical laboratory discipline preferred.
• Financially astute, with the ability to manage budgets and resources effectively.
• Committed to quality improvement, health and safety, and collaborative leadership.
• Experience managing quality systems and a sound understanding of Health and Safety regulations.
• A strategic thinker who thrives in a complex and evolving healthcare environment.
• Demonstrates creative problem-solving skills to navigate challenges effectively.
• Strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills, building trust and connection across clinical and operational teams.
• Proven ability to inspire, motivate, and manage diverse teams effectively, including across multiple sites.
• Willingness to work as part of a broader team to establish efficient, patient-centric systems.
• Demonstrates a desire for formal management or leadership training to further develop skills.

What's in it for you | He aha mōu:
At Awanui, we're committed to delivering excellent diagnostic services to support healthier communities. You'll be joining a network with national reach, backed by a passionate local team focused on innovation, development, and high standards.

Explore excellent opportunities to enhance your skills with our in-house Learning & Development team, ensuring your professional competency and career growth.

If you are passionate about your work, dedicated to quality and want to be part of a friendly supportive team, please click 'Apply now'.