Quality Officer, Anatomical Pathology and Perinatal, LabPlus

• New Zealands leading hospital laboratory
• Excellent career development opportunity
• Quality and IT focused position
• Full time role, 1 FTE

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 looking for an experienced Medical Laboratory Scientist with great Quality and IT skills who is up for a challenge; ready to sidestep the status quo for a new, memorable experience!

In this role you will be the Quality Officer/IT Super User for Anatomical Pathology and Perinatal services.

You will be responsible for supporting the service SUM and Section Leads on process improvements and departmental performance regarding Quality and IT requirements.

You will be the first point of contact for all Quality and IT related issues and liaise between:

• The Quality, Compliance and Standardisation Group
• Lab Information Systems Team
• IT Helpdesk
• Department Clinical and Technical Team
• External Vendors

About you

To be successful in this role you will have the following skills and attributes:

• Qualified Medical Laboratory Scientist registered with the Medical Sciences Council of NZ and hols a current APC.
• Previous experience in Histological/Cytological techniques is preferred.
• A methodical and organised approach to work with a keen focus on accuracy and data quality.
• Good knowledge of the ISO15189 standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Flexibility to suit the service demands with the ability to prioritise and deliver to deadlines.
• Working knowledge of computer-based systems within the context of a Medical Laboratory.

This is a unique opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge of Quality and IT as part of a supportive team, while contributing to the future direction and ongoing excellence of the services within Anatomical Pathology and Perinatal.

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 21 October 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.