Laboratory Preanalytical Technician, Napier City

Laboratory Preanalytical Technician at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Te Matau a Māui Hawke's Bay, Hawkes Bay Wairoa, Permanent Fulltime 1 FTE Want to make a real impact in a rural community Enjoy a supportive team environment with opportunities for professional growth 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’ll play a key role in collecting, receiving, and processing patient samples in accordance with our strict protocols. Your day will include morning ward phlebotomy rounds, POCT testing, specimen preparation, and liaising with clinical teams to ensure timely and accurate diagnostics. This positionoffers the opportunity to work across a wide range of preanalytical and analytical tasks while making a real difference in a close-knit community .About the Team/Service/ Location Our Wairoa Laboratory is part of Te Whatu Ora– Te Matau a Māui Hawke’s Bay and supports local clinicians and hospital services by delivering quality laboratory diagnostics. You’ll be part of a small, friendly team where your contributions are highly value d.For more information on living and working in Wairoa clickhere About you As a Medical Laboratory Technician, you will bring: Registration with the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand (or be working toward it) Proven experience in a medical laboratory setting Excellent communication and problem-solving skillsA detail-oriented mindset and the ability to follow procedures precisely Computer literacy and accurate data entry skills 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 May 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.Employer: Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Te Matau a Māui Hawke's Bay Note: You may be redirected to the employer's careers website. #J-18808-Ljbffr