Phlebotomist - Surgical Assessment and Planning Unit

• Phlebotomist । Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldier’s Hospital
• Permanent, Part-Time । 40 hours per fortnight (0.5 FTE)
• Provide high ‑ quality, compassionate specimen collection that supports accurate diagnosis and patient care.
• This is a valuable opportunity to join a dedicated laboratory team where your technical skills, attention to detail and patient ‑ focused approach directly contribute to safe, timely diagnostic services across the hospital.

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

As a Phlebotomist, you will be responsible for collecting, receiving and processing patient blood and other specimens in line with laboratory protocols and quality standards. You’ll perform venepuncture with care to minimise discomfort, ensure samples are correctly labelled, and confirm that specimens are suitable for requested testing.

You will work collaboratively with laboratory scientists, nurses and clinicians, manage workloads to meet required turnaround times, maintain equipment and supplies, and support effective communication between the laboratory and clinical services. The role also includes contributing to training and supervision of less‑experienced staff and maintaining your own continuing professional development.

This position suits someone who enjoys practical, patient‑facing work, follows procedures carefully and takes pride in accuracy and professionalism.

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About the Team/Service/ Location

You’ll be part of the Laboratory Services team at Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldier Memorial Hospital, working closely with Pre‑analytical Services, laboratory scientists, clinicians and nursing teams. The laboratory is a supportive, fast‑paced environment that values teamwork, safety and quality outcomes.

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About you

You are attentive, calm under pressure and committed to delivering a high standard of care. You will have:

• Registration with the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand, or be working towards this.
• Proven interest or experience in medical laboratory or specimen collection work (training available for the right person).
• Strong communication skills and a professional, patient‑focused manner.
• Ability to follow protocols and guidelines with precision.
• Good computer and data‑entry skills.
• Positive, solution‑focused attitude and interest in science.
• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and equitable healthcare outcomes.

Desired:

• Previous laboratory or phlebotomy experience.
• Knowledge of health sector systems or regulatory environments.

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 Date. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Tim Aitken । Tim.Aitken@hbdhb.govt.nz

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

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.