Medical Laboratory Scientist

If you enjoy a challenge and have a passion for Haematology, then why not come and join our Haematology Laboratory team at Te Whatu Ora - Counties Manukau.

Remuneration dependent on experience as per PSA Allied Health MECA or NZMLWU – Laboratory Workers MECA Core MLS salary scale, ($77,087 - $110,210)

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

Our Haematology department is IANZ accredited and provides a 24-hour service for Middlemore and Kidz First Hospitals and the Manukau Health Park. Our department is involved in teaching technical and medical staff and has close links with the Clinical Haematology service.

About the Team/Service/Location

We perform a range of diagnostic haematology testing using automated systems for cell counts, cell morphology and coagulation testing and have a special haematology section which assists with the collection and processing of bone marrow samples and performs haemoglobinopathy and thalassaemia screening. Our department is a dynamic, progressive laboratory run by a professional and well-motivated team.

We currently have a vacancy for a permanent, full-time MLS position. You will be expected to work a rotating roster of shifts that would include weekend and evening shifts and participate in a call roster.

About You

We perform a range of diagnostic haematology testing using automated systems for cell counts, cell morphology and coagulation testing and have a special haematology section which assists with the collection and processing of bone marrow samples and performs haemoglobinopathy and thalassaemia screening. Our department is a dynamic, progressive laboratory run by a professional and well-motivated team.

We currently have a vacancy for a permanent, full-time MLS position. You will be expected to work a rotating roster of shifts that would include weekend and evening shifts and participate in a call roster.

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 Date. If you have any questions about the role, please contact [email protected]

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

For a copy of the Position Description please click here.

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 Māori and Pacific communities. We are also committed to our Disability Strategy, which focuses on people with disabilities; they are our patients, whānau, 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.