New Zealand Microbiology jobs in Auckland

• Permanent Full Time, based at Auckland City Hospital
• Work with a great team, making a real difference in your community
• Competitive salary and benefits

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 inviting applications for the Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) / Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) position in the Immunology Department, Serology Unit, LabPLUS, Auckland City Hospital | Te-Toka Tumai.

The laboratory uses a diverse range of manual, semi-automated and fully automated methodologies, including:

Indirect immunofluorescence

Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays

Multiplex/Luminex assays

Line immunoassays

Radio immunoassays

Indirect haemagglutination

Immunochromatographic testing

Flocculation assays

The service continues to evolve, with automated digital microscopy using AI triaging software scheduled for implementation in 2027, providing opportunities to contribute to verification, implementation and service development in the future.

This role provides diagnostic testing M-F 0800-1700, 8h per day with a small amount of flexibility regarding starting and finishing times

After training, the successful candidate will be expected to participate on the call roster which operates Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays 0900-1800.

The role has no work from, home capability.

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About the Team/Service/ Location

Te Toka Tumai Auckland is one of the leading healthcare providers in New Zealand offering a wide range of tertiary and quaternary clinical services to a large and diverse population. Here is what we can offer you in this role:

Working within a dynamic, supportive and multidisciplinary team

Orientation and on the job training, formal supervision and professional development opportunities.

A great team environment and supportive work culture

Subsidised gym membership, free gym classes run by 5Points Gym

Discounts at a variety of businesses, free eye test

LabPLUS is an IANZ accredited medical laboratory and is one of New Zealand's premier laboratories. LabPLUS are part of the state-owned Te Toka Tumai Auckland. We offer a comprehensive pathology service for Auckland City Hospital, Starship Childrens Hospital, National Women's Health, and the Greenlane Clinical Centre. LabPLUS is also a major referral laboratory for specialised laboratory tests for New Zealand and the Pacific Islands. Visit our website www.labplus.co.nz for more information.

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About you

The preferred candidate will be a NZ registered Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) and you will hold a current NZ Annual Practicing Certificate.

Ideally, applicants should have a minimum two years' practical experience within a diagnostic immunology or serology laboratory.

Newly qualified BMLS graduates with an Immunology major paper and / or applicants with 1-2 years Immunopathology practical experience with a relevant pathology laboratory science qualification will be considered.

A postgraduate qualification in Immunology is desirable but not essential for the role.

A significant component of this role involves indirect immunofluorescence(IIF) testing for autoimmune disease diagnostics. Applicants should be able to demonstrate experience in performing and interpreting IIF assays, including recognition of relevant immunofluorescence patterns.

Applicants should also be able to demonstrate practical experience using a range of manual, semi-automated and fully automated serology testing methodologies.

The successful candidate will have:

Strong knowledge of analytical, quality assurance and quality control processes.

Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality diagnostic services.

Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills.

The ability to prioritise competing demands and effectively switch between tasks.

The ability to remain focused and organised in a busy, fast-paced environment.

A flexible and proactive approach to work.

We are a values based and inclusive organisation that is committed to deliver the best health outcomes for our total population. To do this we are working hard to develop a robust and capable workforce that reflects the population we serve. We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds with the necessary capability and who share our values to apply and would greatly value seeing more applicants from our Māori & Pacific communities. Our organisation values diversity, inclusivity and empathy.

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 2 December 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.