Posted 01 August, 2026
Chemical Pathologist - Biochemistry
Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Te Tai Tokerau
Whangarei, NTL, NZ
Full Time
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Job Description
Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Te Tai Tokerau – Whangarei, North Island 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr