Clinical Microbiologist

Employment type : Permanent, Part-time, 16 hours per week. Hours of work are Thursday & Friday 0830-1700, plus full participation in the after-hours, on-call roster. A unique opportunity to step into a high-impact clinical leadership role within one of New Zealand's leading diagnostic laboratories, supporting a vital service that underpins patient care across the Canterbury region. Why this role is great Work alongside a highly skilled and collaborative multidisciplinary team Exposure to a broad and complex case mix in a large tertiary service Contribute meaningfully to clinical decision-making and patient outcomesHealth 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 Clinical Microbiologist, you will provide specialist clinical and diagnostic microbiology services to support patient care across the Canterbury region. This includes interpretation of laboratory results, clinical consultation with healthcare providers, and contributing to infection management and antimicrobial stewardship. You will play a key role in ensuring high-quality, timely diagnostic services while supporting laboratory operations, quality assurance, and continuous improvement initiatives. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a critical service and work within a respected and well-established team. About the Team / Service / Location Canterbury Health Laboratories (CHL) is a leading medical diagnostic reference laboratory providing a comprehensive range of pathology services to hospitals and the wider community. The microbiology team is collaborative, innovative, and committed to delivering high-quality diagnostic and clinical services. Christchurch offers a unique blend of urban living and easy access to outdoor adventures from beaches to mountains making it an exceptional place to live and work. About You Vocational registration (or eligibility) with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (FRCPA) or equivalent Experience in clinical microbiology within a hospital or diagnostic laboratory setting Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to engage effectively with clinicians A commitment to quality improvement, patient safety, and equitable health outcomes 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 serve our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. #J-18808-Ljbffr