Senior Scientist  Technical Specialist Special Stains, Frozen Sections (Community Anatomical Pathology Service (APS)

• Permanent, Full-time
• Mt Wellington, Auckland
• New Zealand’s leading community Anatomical Pathology laboratory

About Us

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.

Anatomic Pathology Service (APS), part of Te Whatu Ora, provides specialist diagnostic histology and cytology services to Auckland and beyond. We process specimens from over 4,000 private specialists, surgical hospitals, and general practitioners. To support this breadth of work, our Consultant Pathologists collaborate closely with an experienced team of scientists and technicians to deliver high-quality, timely results for patients and clinicians.

About the Role

Based in our Histology Team at Mt Wellington, this role requires an advanced technical skill set along with strong core leadership competencies to manage daily operations within the APS histology service 

This Technical Specialist role is responsible for:

• The productivity, troubleshooting, equipment maintenance, document control, training and quality within these specialised areas.
• Managing the frozen section and direct immunofluorescence work streams – troubleshooting, training and maintaining a quality service.
• Providing oversight to the return to patient (RTP) team, facilitating RTP meetings, training, document management, process improvements and carries out RTP related audits.

Please click here to view the position description for this role.

About the Team/Service/ Location

You’ll join a team of 100 highly skilled professionals who are dedicated to excellence, innovation, and patient-centred care. We foster a supportive culture that values open communication, professional growth, and continuous learning.

About you

• Registered with the Medical Science Council of New Zealand with a current APC as a Medical Laboratory Scientist
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Adaptive nature to thrive in highly dynamic team
• At least five years’ experience working within a histology laboratory.

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 24 October 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Aaron Chamberlain at Aaron.Chamberlain@tewhatuora.govt.nz

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