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Posted 16 July, 2026

Chemical Pathologist - Biochemistry

New Zealand Government
Whangarei, NTL, NZ Full Time
Reference: 0d3c77b4f42856b3

Job Description

# Chemical Pathologist - Biochemistry at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau, Northland## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role* **Whangarei, Northland, New Zealand*** **Permanent part-time position (0.2FTE)**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 seeking a Chemical Pathologist - Biochemistry to join the team at Health New Zealand, Te Tai Tokerau and have complete oversight of the Biochemistry within Northland.As a Chemical Pathologist, you will join a small but close-knit team dedicated to their patients. You will bring your extended experience within the Biochemistry testing environment to be able to take ownership of a range of tasks within the service. Collegial visits to the Whangarei and district laboratories will be a key element of the role and is an IANZ requirement. From reporting and procedure work to quality assurance and clinical pathway development. Ideally you will have an understanding of pathology and public health interaction as well as the regional systems in NZ and public-private laboratory services interaction.Click here to view the position description.**About the Location**As well as a warm climate, the "winterless north" offers excellent schools; affordable housing and scenic coastal areas offering a range of recreational activities. We are just a two hours' drive or 25-minute flight from the international hub of Auckland. To learn more about our stunning location please click here For more information on living and working in Northland click here**About you**To be considered you must have or be eligible for specialist (or locum tenens) registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) in a Pathology Vocational scope of practice.Ideally you will have completed a Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (FRCPA) or equivalent.If you are currently overseas / not yet registered, we can assist you with the application process to obtain MCNZ registration.**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. If you have any questions about the role, please contact [email protected]*We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.*## Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details| | || --- | --- || Employer: | Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau || Location: | Northland || Position type: | Permanent Part time || Category: | Health || Date listed: | 21-May-2026 || Salary range: | $185,380 - $267,980 || Closing date: | 06-Jul-2026 || Reference: | WHA00523 || Attachment: | MD22-030 - JD - Chemical Pathologist - Biochemistry - Sep2022.pdf (PDF, 641KB) Job Description | #J-18808-Ljbffr

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