Medical Laboratory Technician - Core Laboratory

Medical Laboratory Technician - Core Laboratory 2 x Part-time, 0.8 FTE, Permanent roles 24/7 Rostered shifts, including nights, weekends and public holidays 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 two dedicated and skilled Medical Laboratory Technicians to join our dynamic and hardworking laboratory team. In these roles, you will work within a modern and well-equipped lab, offering the opportunity to gain a broad range of experience and develop your skills in medical laboratory science. The successful candidates will contribute to essential clinical support and ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of our laboratory across core departments. This role will consist primarily of shifts between 11.30 pm 08.30 am Key responsibilities: Laboratory Support: Assist in the daily operations of the Core laboratory departments, including quality control, sample analysis, reagent management, and providing clinical support. Registration: Manage the receipt, registration and prioritisation of specimens into the laboratory. Shift Work: Participate in the 24/7 out-of-hours roster, including evening and weekend shifts, ensuring continuous laboratory services. Collaboration: Work closely with laboratory scientists, clinicians, and other team members to deliver high-quality laboratory services. About the Service Our fast-paced medical diagnostic laboratory supports Waikato Hospital and its five satellite hospitals. We also offer specialist testing services for community laboratories throughout the Waikato and Midland regions, ensuring a comprehensive service for our patients. About you To be successful in this role, you will need the following: Communication Skills :Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Teamwork :Ability to work effectively within a collaborative team environment. Commitment to Quality :A strong focus on continuous quality improvement. Registration :Must be registered with the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand, or eligible for registration. Experience :Previous experience in a medical laboratory setting is essential If youre eager to contribute to a high-quality healthcare environment and gain valuable experience, wed love to hear from you! 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. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59 pm on 6 September 2026 . If you have any questions about the role, please contact Rachael Devey [email protected] We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert. Job details Job Reference: Job Reference: WAI32607 Location: North Island - Waikato - Hamilton Job type: Expertise: Clinical - Technical - Medical Lab Scientist / Technician #J-18808-Ljbffr