Medical Laboratory jobs in New Zealand
- North Island - Northland WhangareiWhangarei, Northland
- Two permanent full-time positions, working 40 hours per week.
- As a Medical Laboratory Technician, you will assist in the receipt, documentation, registration,…
- North Island - Auckland South & East AucklandAuckland City, Auckland
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- North Island - Auckland Central AucklandAuckland City, Auckland
- As a Laboratory Assistant, you will provide essential operational support to scientific and technical staff, helping ensure the smooth and efficient running of…
- Downer GroupBay of Plenty
- Testing experience, preferably in the civil engineering field, both in the laboratory and field-based is preferred but not essential.
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- Hill LaboratoriesHamilton, Waikato
- Calibrating and maintaining laboratory equipment.
- Shifts are based on a rotating roster and may include early mornings, evenings, and weekends, offering…
- North Island - Auckland Central AucklandAuckland City, Auckland
- The primary function of the Data Entry Officer, Specimen Reception Department of APS is to receive laboratory specimens and forms from courier services and…
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- Abbott LaboratoriesPokeno, Waikato
- Experience working in a laboratory environment, including sample registration processes and the use of laboratory systems, is desirable.
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- North Island - Auckland Central AucklandAuckland City, Auckland
- Working within healthcare, laboratory or regulated environments.
- You'll be responsible for ensuring laboratory supplies, equipment and support services are…
- Fulton HoganLower Hutt, Wellington
- Complete equipment checks before use and maintain calibration across laboratory equipment.
- Carry out laboratory testing and reporting in line with Fulton Hogan…
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- Fisher & Paykel HealthcareEast Tamaki 2013
- The ability to understand the medical device design challenges and assess their implication on clinical application, and be able to implement a solution…
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- Fisher & Paykel HealthcareEast Tamaki 2013
- The ability to understand the medical device design challenges and assess their implication on clinical application, and be able to implement a solution…
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- Manukau Institute of TechnologyManukau City, Auckland
- The role will be responsible for the set-up of teaching resources in the labs including the handling of raw offal when required, laboratory equipment…
- Abbott LaboratoriesPokeno, Waikato
- Minimum 7 years’ laboratory experience, including leadership responsibility within a regulated food, dairy, pharmaceutical, medical device or nutrition…
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- North Island - Waikato HamiltonHamilton, Waikato
- In this role, you will provide support services within a small, collaborative team, applying your medical laboratory expertise to develop and maintain the POCT…
- EurofinsHamilton, Waikato
- Previous laboratory experience (commercial or diagnostic laboratory experience is advantageous).
- Experience with sample preparation and routine laboratory…
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- South Island - Canterbury ChristchurchChristchurch, Canterbury
- You will also have opportunities to participate in lipid clinics, national screening programmes, research, and teaching supported by a laboratory committed to…
Medical Laboratory Technician - Microbiology
Medical Laboratory Technician - Microbiology
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- Microbiology, Pathology Services - Whangarei Hospital
- Two permanent full-time positions, working 40 hours per week
- This is a great role as it allows for a 24/7 roster with rostered days off, where you can enjoy time off with your family and outdoors in the winterless north.
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
As a Medical Laboratory Technician, you will assist in the receipt, documentation, registration, processing of all specimens, including those referred to other laboratories, as required by authorized policies and protocols. You will also be required to perform other technical and operational duties normally expected of a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT), such as those related to efficient and effective operations of the Pathology service.
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About the Team/Service/ Location
Our team of 19 strive to provide excellent services to the patients of Northland. You have the opportunity to work in one of the most modern labs in New Zealand. As a Medical Laboratory Technician in Microbiology, you become part of the team that uncovers what the naked eye cant see. Every specimen tells a story, and your skill helps transform that story into safe, effective patient care.
As well as a warm climate, the "winterless north" offers excellent schools, affordable housing and scenic coastal areas offering a range of recreational activities. We are just a two hours' drive or 25-minute flight from the international hub of Auckland.
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About you
- Medical Laboratory Technician with registration with the New Zealand Medical Sciences Council
- Basic computer literacy
- Proven ability to rapidly learn new knowledge and skills
- A basic understanding of health/illness and prevention of infection
- Previous experience within a Healthcare setting
- Ability to work as a team member
Recent experience working within a Medical Laboratory within Microbiology is desired.
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 25th October 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Olivia Matthews at NL-jobs@tewhatuora.govt.nz.
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.