Posted 25 August, 2026
Medical Laboratory Technician
Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora
Wellington, WGN, NZ
Full Time
Reference: 0e61257522b89735
Job Description
Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey. Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Wellington Central, North Island 3d ago , from Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand Contract : Permanent, Full-time (1.0 FTE / 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday) Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence. About the Role Medical Laboratory Technicians provide essential laboratory support for scientific and administrative staff. This role includes a diverse range of routine tasks including reagent preparation, equipment maintenance, stock control, ordering of supplies, data entry, processing of samples, genetic testing and supporting the sendaway process. About the Team/Service Location Wellington Regional Genetics Laboratory provides a fully comprehensive genetic testing service; (www.wellingtongenetics.co.nz). Our service aim is to provide comprehensive genetic testing to the Central Region in the most professional, timely and effective manner possible. The team of 25 FTE consists of administrators, medical laboratory technicians and diagnostic genetic scientists. About you Tertiary qualification Registration/eligible for registration as a Medical Laboratory Technician with the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand Previous experience of working within a laboratory (desirable) Working at Health New Zealand Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellness'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community. We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advertisement. #J-18808-Ljbffr