Technical Specialist, Bowel Screening Programme, LabPlus Auckland

• Permanent full time Technical Specialist position
• Collaborative and supportive work environment
• Be part of 3 national programmes run out of the department

Technical Specialist, Quality – National Programmes

Te Toka Tumai Auckland has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Medical Laboratory Scientist to join our Specialist Chemical Pathology team. This role offers an exciting opportunity for someone with a passion for quality and continuous improvement to join our dynamic, high-performing team that is committed to delivering excellent patient care.

About the role

This department provides laboratory services for 3 national programmes (Maternal Serum Screening for Down Syndrome and Other Conditions, Newborn Metabolic Screening and Bowel Screening). In this role you will be required to co-ordinate each section’s internal and external quality assurance activities; respond to and implement improvements arising from complaints, incidents and audits; audit internally and external to the department; and train staff in quality processes. A key part of this role will also be backing up the other departmental quality officer. Assisting the Section Leaders and Scientist Unit Manager in ensuring IANZ and DAA accreditation requirements are met is required as is implementing lab-wide projects for the sections, attending Quality and Standardisation meetings and liaising with other departmental Quality Officers and the LabPlus Quality and Compliance team. An understanding of process improvement is required in order to lead quality improvements in the sections.

This position is full time working rostered shifts Monday to Sunday.

For further details, please refer to the position description here

About you

You will be a Medical Laboratory Scientist registered with the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand and hold an Annual Practising Certificate.

We are looking for someone with a passion for quality, previous practical experience with and knowledge of process improvement and an eye for detail. You will need high level communication skills, excellent organisational and computer skills and a can-do attitude to work in a fast paced and busy environment. You will have a sound understanding of laboratory quality systems, accreditation requirements and the ISO15189 standard. Familiarity with NSU quality standards and practical experience in Chemical Pathology would be advantageous.

At Te Toka Tumai, we are committed to achieving equitable health outcomes for all the people we serve. We value diversity and are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects our communities. We strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly Māori and Pacific candidates, and welcome those who share our values of compassion, respect, and excellence to join us in making a meaningful difference.

For further information, please contact Colleen Harvey, Scientist Unit Manager – Specialised Chemical Pathology on 021 510 972 or via email at Colleen.Harvey@tewhatuora.govt.nz

What we can offer you

Te Toka Tumai Auckland (Auckland DHB) is the largest teaching hospital in New Zealand offering a wide range of tertiary and quaternary clinical services to a large and diverse population. We have state of the art facilities and aspire to provide the highest standards of patient care and staff engagement. Here is what we can offer you:

• On the job training with continuous improvement and development opportunities including a well-established in-service training programme
• A great team environment and supportive work culture.
• Excellent support from experienced practitioners, peer reviews and professional supervision.
• Discounts at a variety of businesses, free eye test

About LabPlus
LabPLUS is an IANZ accredited medical laboratory and is one of New Zealand's premier laboratories. We offer a comprehensive pathology service for Auckland City Hospital, Starship Children’s 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.

About our Specialist Chemical Pathology Department
The Specialist Chemical Pathology (SCP) department at LabPLUS provides specialty testing for the detection, diagnosis and monitoring of a range of biochemical, metabolic and genetic disorders and provides the laboratory services for 3 national programmes. Our highly skilled scientific and technical staff work together with a team of Chemical Pathologists to provide a quality service with in-depth clinical interpretation.

This position closes on the 2 November 2026

To apply please click on the ‘Apply’ tab below and submit your application online attaching your updated CV and Covering Letter. If you have any queries about these opportunities or accessibility or technical issues with the online process, please contact Aaron Chamberlain, Recruitment Consultant on Aaron.Chamberlain@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz quoting ref # ADHB25351 to discuss how we can best support your application

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