Medical jobs in Viaduct Harbour, Auckland

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• Permanent part-time position based at Mt. Wellington

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

The primary function of the Data Entry Officer, Specimen Reception Department of APS is to receive laboratory specimens and forms from courier services and prepare these for distribution to the appropriate Technical department for testing. To ensure all the details and tests requested on the patients request form are entered correctly into the Delphic computer system ready for the Technical Departments, so that testing is reported in a timely and accurate manner.

This role also involves the handling of a large variety of Biological samples; hence you will have courage to gracefully handle these samples as part of your responsibilities.

This is a permanent part-time role working 25 hours per week with the shifts being made up of afternoon to evening work from Monday to Friday.

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For further queries about the role, please contact Andrew Spencer, Section Leader Specimen Reception at ASpencer@adhb.govt.nz.

Please note - this role is only open to those based in Auckland, with valid working rights

About the Team/Service/ Location

The Te Toka Tumai Auckland Anatomic Pathology Service (APS) based at Mt. Wellington provides community referred histology, cytology and cervical cytology (ThinPrep ) services for the greater Auckland region.

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About you

The ideal candidate for this role will have previous Data Entry / Medical Laboratory Specimen Reception experience or a Clerical / Typist role within the Health provider field - full role specific training will be provided to the successful candidate.

Your strong attention to detail, good verbal and written communication skills and well-developed interpersonal skills, alongside a strong quality-focus are paramount. Youll have natural ability to effectively manage your time, prioritising and multi-tasking to meet the high standards of the department.

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 29 October 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Aaron Chamberlain at Aaron.Chamberlain@tewhatuora.govt.nz

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