- Medical Laboratory Scientist - Dissection
- Fixed Term Contract (Parental Leave cover)
- Monday to Friday
Health NZ |Te Whatu Ora | Waitematā District
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 looking for a highly motivated, qualified Medical Laboratory Scientist to work Monday to Friday from 9:30am to 6pm in our Dissection team. This is a fixed term contract to cover parental leave 11 August 2025 to 7 August 2026.
Click here to view the position description.
About Us
Waitematā District Surgical Pathology Unit provides the histology and cytology services to both North Shore and Waitakere Hospitals as well as providing pathology services to BreastScreen Waitemata Northland and BreastScreen Auckland Central. Our IANZ accredited, well equipped laboratory processes approximately 56,000 specimens from 30,000 patients per year from a wide range of specialities. Our cytology service includes rapid on-site examination (ROSE) at multiple clinics within North Shore Hospital and a high number of procedures performed in radiology. Our histology service includes routine histological preparations, special stains, immunohistochemistry and frozen sections.
About you
To be successful in the role you will have:
- Experience performing dissection on small to medium specimens and tissue transfers
- Experience assisting pathologists with frozen sections, tissue banking and submitting specimens for additional analytical testing.
- Current Annual Practising Certificate from the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Flexibility to suit service demands
- Experience with laboratory based computer systems
- Committed to patient quality care
- Demonstrate ethical and moral attitudes and have respect for patient confidentiality and cultural diversity
- Ability to perform routine histology tasks will be an advantage
The tasks are performed under supervision of pathologists and the Section Lead Dissection.
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.
How to Apply
To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 6th July 2025. For further information please contact Qamar Al-Jumaili, Section Lead Dissection on (09) 441 8914 or email Qamar.Al-Jumaili@waitematadhb.govt.nz
For assistance with your online application, please contact Sarah Kneller – Recruitment Consultant via sarah.kneller@tewhatuora.govt.nz.
Please note, applications will be reviewed as they are received and the position may be filled prior to the closing date of this advert.
Job reference: WDHB20082