Medical Laboratory Scientist | Histology

• Medical Laboratory Scientist, Histology, Canterbury Health Laboratories
• Fixed term (until 2 November 2026), Part-Time, 64 hours per fortnight (0.8 FTE)
• An opportunity for a registered Scientist to join a secondary/tertiary hospital laboratory team.

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

Part of Canterbury Health Laboratories and based on the campus of Christchurch Hospital, the Anatomical Pathology Department is made up of a team of Medical Laboratory Scientists, Medical Laboratory Technicians, Pathologist Assistants, Pathologists, Registrars and administrative staff.

To be successful in joining our Histology team, you will be a highly motivated team player with excellent interpersonal skills and able to work as part of a team as well as independently. In addition, you will be organised and efficient with effective time management and communication skills.

As a Medical Laboratory Scientist, you will be responsible for

• Working with the Section Head to ensure the laboratory provides appropriate support to clinical services with the provision of reliable and timely test results
• Providing technical and scientific support
• Providing high-quality service to clients
• Carrying out techniques according to laboratory protocol

About you

Skills and experience:

• Hold a relevant graduate and/or post-graduate qualification
• Be registered as a Medical Laboratory Scientist with the New Zealand Medical Sciences Council
• Experience working in a Histology laboratory, including special stains and immunohistochemistry (desirable)

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 Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click 'apply now.' All applications must be submitted through our online career's portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Kerri McCarthy at Kerri.McCarthy@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

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