Laboratory Scientist - Histology

# Laboratory Scientist - Histology---* **Laboratory Scientist - Hawkes Bay Fallen Soldiers Hospital*** **Permanent, Full Time, 80 hours per fortnight (1 FTE)*** **A great opportunity to apply your histology expertise in a supportive laboratory service that plays a critical role in diagnosis and patient care.**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 Laboratory Scientist Histology, you will carry out a range of laboratory procedures and testing to support accurate diagnosis and clinical decision making.You will process and analyse specimens in accordance with validated methods, ensuring all work meets high quality, safety and professional standards. The role involves managing workload priorities, maintaining laboratory equipment, contributing to efficient service delivery, and ensuring compliance with laboratory protocols and the Quality Manual.You will work closely with pathologists, laboratory colleagues and clinical teams to deliver timely and reliable results. The role also includes contributing to the training and development of less experienced staff, participating in quality improvement activities, and maintaining your own professional competence through ongoing development.Please click **here** to view the position description**About the Team/Service/ Location**You will be part of the Histology Laboratory within Laboratory Services at Hawkes Bay Fallen Soldier Memorial Hospital. The team provides essential diagnostic services to support clinicians across the hospital and wider health system, working in a collaborative and quality focused environment.For more information on living and working in Hawkes Bay click HERE**About you**You are a skilled and motivated laboratory professional with strong technical capability and a commitment to quality. You will have:* Registration with the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand as a Scientist* Proven experience in Histology* Strong communication and teamwork skills* High attention to detail and ability to follow protocols precisely* Good organisational and time management skills* A positive, problem solving approach* Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and equitable health outcomesDesired:* Additional histology experience or specialist knowledge* Computer and data entry skills* Understanding of the health sector environment**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 **13th July 2026.** If you have any questions about the role, please contact Tim Aitken - [email protected] 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.## Job details| | || --- | --- || Job Reference: | HAW09875 || Location: | | | | --- | | North Island - Hawkes Bay - Hastings | || Job type: | Permanent Full time || Expertise: | | | | --- | | Clinical - Technical - Medical Lab Scientist / Technician | || Closes: | 13-Jul-2026 | #J-18808-Ljbffr