Medical Laboratory Scientist

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

This position is suitable for a recent BMLSc graduate whom has completed a clinical placement in cytology. The cytology department at Anatomic Pathology Service Te Toka Tumai Auckland has vacancies for fresh talent to join our dynamic team and to support succession planning for this specialised discipline.

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

Nga Pūkenga Motuhake | Important Skills

What we are looking for:

• A recent graduate with a degree in Medical Laboratory Science specialising in cytology
• Strong knowledge of cellular structures, pathology, Human papilloma virus and molecular testing, and laboratory techniques
• Detail-orientated graduate with a passion for accuracy and precision
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good communication skills

For more information about this role please contact Liz Pringle, Scientist Unit Manager, via LPringle@tewhatuora.govt.nz 

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation

We are Te Whatu Ora Te Toka Tumai Auckland. We provide health and disability services to more than half a million people living in central Auckland, regional services for Northland and greater Auckland, and specialist national services for the whole of New Zealand. Our main sites are Auckland City Hospital, Greenlane Clinical Centre and Starship Children’s Hospital, located in central Auckland.

We are part of Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand, the overarching organisation for New Zealand’s national health service. Te Whatu Ora leads the day-to-day running of the health system, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels.

We are committed to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi and providing culturally safe care. We value role modelling manaakitanga as demonstrated by Ngāti Whātua in the gifting of their whenua on which our hospitals stand. We aspire to having a workforce reflective of the communities we serve and achieving equitable outcomes for all.

He aha ngā painga o tēnei mahi mōu | Why you will enjoy working here

We can offer you:

• A collaborative work environment where your skills and idea are valued
• Opportunities for hands on experience and growth in cytology
• Mentorship from experienced professional in the field
• Future access to digital cytology

We recognise there is more to life than mahi | work, and we encourage and provide access to all our staff several services and benefits to support themselves whilst they are employed within Te Toka Tumai Auckland.

For more information on what we offer, please click here.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Please submit your application online, outlining your experience and motivation to apply to this role.

If you have any queries about accessibility, or technical issues with the online process, or require information in an accessible format, please contact Aaron Chamberlain, Recruitment Consultant at Aaron.chamberlain@tewhatuora.govt.nz to discuss how we can best support your application.