Medical Laboratory Scientist, Haematology, LabPlus

1 day ago

Manukau, Auckland, New Zealand Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Full time
  • New Zealands leading laboratory service
  • 0.8 FTE post Midnight shifts
  • Based at our Auckland City Hospital site

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 a Medical Laboratory Scientist to join our Haematology team at LabPlus, Auckland City Hospital. This position is for 4 post midnight shifts a week. Two staff work together in Haematology over this shift. This position would be most suitable for an experienced MLS although a newly registered MLS may be considered. This is an opportunity to work with New Zealands largest and most highly specialised hospital based laboratory service.

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About the Service

LabPLUS is an IANZ accredited medical laboratory and is one of New Zealand's premier laboratories. LabPLUS are part of the state-owned Auckland District Health Board. 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 Haematology Department at LabPLUS provides laboratory tests for the diagnosis and treatment of blood cell and coagulation disorders. Our highly skilled scientific and technical staff work together with a team of haematologists to provide a quality service (paediatric, neonatal and adult) with in depth clinical interpretation. LabPlus has a strong Core Haematology section with specialist testing being done in Special Haematology, Coagulation and Cell Markers.

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About you

Experience in a diagnostic Haematology Laboratory service is preferred and you must have provisional or full registration as a Medical Laboratory Scientist with the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand. For details, visit

You will also have:

Excellent communication skills

Strong attention to detail

Focus on quality

Positive attitude

Passion to learn

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 9 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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