IT Super User, Diagnostic Genetics, LabPlus

• New Zealands leading hospital laboratory
• Excellent career development opportunity
• IT focused position
• Full time role, 1 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

We are looking for an experienced Medical Laboratory Scientist with great IT skills who is up for a challenge; ready to sidestep the status quo for a new, memorable experience

In this role you will be the IT Super User for Diagnostic Genetics and will be responsible for managing the departments IT requirements. You will be the first point of contact for all computer related issues and liaise between the department, Lab Information Systems, IT Helpdesk and department, and external vendors.

Our experienced team in Diagnostic Genetics will guide you as you navigate this new career path.

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

About the Team/Service/ Location

The Diagnostic Genetics laboratory provides a comprehensive service using both cytogenetic and molecular genetics techniques enabling us to resolve clinical diagnoses with a genetic component. We analyse pre and post-natal samples, providing predictive testing, and confirmation of a clinical diagnosis in the management of a spectrum of both malignant and inherited disorders. Our portfolio of tests is constantly being upgraded with a view to reducing turnaround times and enhancing our tests to take into account new technologies and approaches in line with international clinical and research data.

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About you

To be successful in this role you will have the following skills and attributes:-

• Qualified Medical Laboratory Technician registered with the Medical Sciences Council of NZ and current APC.
• Previous experience in a medical laboratory carrying out molecular diagnostic techniques is preferred.
• A methodical and organised approach to work with a keen focus on accuracy and data quality.
• Good knowledge of the ISO15189 standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Flexibility to suit the service demands with the ability to prioritise and deliver to deadlines.
• Working knowledge of computer-based systems within the context of a Medical Laboratory.

Its important work where your collaborative, detailed-focused nature will equip you well assisting administration, medical, scientific and technical staff with an IT focus. This will include IT projects, daily IT operations and IT troubleshooting. You will receive comprehensive training in all aspects of our diagnostic genetics service relevant to the position, but will be expected to have a background in IT.

For more information about this role please contact Pippa Grainger, Scientist Unit Manager, via or on

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 10 December 2025. 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.