Point of Care Testing Coordinator, Laboratory

Point of Care Testing Coordinator Permanent | Part-time | 1 FTE (80 hours per fortnight) Counties Manukau About the role Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is seeking a Point of Care Testing (POCT) Coordinator to join our team. 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. This is a permanent 1 FTE position, with hours of work negotiable. The Point of Care Testing Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the use of POCT devices across the organisation and working closely with clinical and laboratory staff to ensure devices are used appropriately and perform to the required standards. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong technical and scientific knowledge who enjoys working collaboratively with a wide range of healthcare professionals. About you A relevant qualification in Medical Laboratory Science or a related health field Strong technical and scientific skills Experience or familiarity with Point of Care Testing would be advantageous Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications Excellent communication and interpersonal skills The ability to work effectively as part of a team Strong organisational and time management skills A proactive and collaborative approach to working with clinical teams What we offer Permanent part-time position 1 FTE / 80 hours per fortnight Negotiable working hours The opportunity to contribute to quality and safe patient care through effective POCT coordination A collaborative and supportive healthcare environment The opportunity to work across a diverse clinical environment We will provide a safe working environment, a culture that encourages development through training and teamwork. We care about our team and are passionate about providing a healthy work/life balance for all staff. Values At Counties Manukau Health people and their lives matter to us. We are a values based and inclusive organisation that is committed to delivering the best health outcomes for our community. To help us achieve this we need a workforce that reflects the population we serve. We strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds who share our values and have a passion to work in our community and would greatly value seeing applicants from our Maaori and Pacific communities. We are also committed to our Disability Strategy, which focuses on people with disabilities; they are our patients, whaanau, community and our staff - all carefully considered in our action plan. Together we will improve the accessibility needs for everyone who has a disability. Our values are Valuing Everyone- Whakawhanaungatanga, Kind Manaakitanga, Together Kotahitanga, Excellent- Rangatiratanga. If these are your values too, then join us today. Applications close: 17th August 2026 Position reference: CMH202617638 #J-18808-Ljbffr