Section Supervisor MLT, Anatomical Pathology Service, Mt Wellington
- Anatomical Pathology Service (APS), Mt Wellington, Auckland
- Full-time | Permanent
About Us
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is committed to delivering equitable, high-quality healthcare for all New Zealanders. Anatomical Pathology Service (APS) is New Zealand's largest histology laboratory, processing more than 185,000 specimens each year and supporting patient care across the Auckland region. As an IANZ-accredited service with approximately 100 staff, we are currently undertaking significant laboratory redevelopment and Digital Pathology initiatives, making this an exciting time to join our team.
About the Role
We are seeking a registered Medical Laboratory Technician with significant histology experience to join our team as Section Supervisor. Working closely with the Section Lead and Scientist Unit Manager, you will help coordinate the day-to-day operations of our Histology service. This role provides frontline leadership through coordinating workflow, supporting staff development, assisting with quality systems, and helping ensure the delivery of safe, efficient, patient-focused laboratory services.
Please see the position description here
About you
- Registration as a Medical Laboratory Technician with the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand.
- Significant recent Histology laboratory experience
- Proven leadership, supervisory or senior technical experience within a diagnostic laboratory environment
Excellent communication and people leadership skills.
- A commitment to quality, continuous improvement, and patient-centred care
- The ability to support and develop others while maintaining operational performance
- An understanding of, and commitment to, Te Tiriti o Waitangi and equitable health outcomes
Why Join APS?
At APS you will join a highly respected and collaborative team that is committed to excellence in Anatomical Pathology.
You'll have the opportunity to:
- Help lead one of New Zealand's largest Histology services
- Contribute to major laboratory transformation projects, including Digital Pathology
- Work alongside experienced technical and scientific leaders
- Further develop your leadership and management skills
- Make a meaningful contribution to patient care across the Auckland region
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
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

Job details
| Job Reference: | ADHB24839 | |
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| Job type: | Permanent Full time | |
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| Closes: | 25-Nov-2026 | |
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