• Christchurch - Canterbury Health Laboratories
• 1 FTE - Monday to Friday
• Fixed term full time until 19/07/2025

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we - re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence. About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) to join the Genetics Section at Canterbury Health Laboratories (www.chl.co.nz) in a fixed term role.
This vacancy is a full time (40 hours per week), six-month fixed term role, working normal business hours Monday to Friday. The fixed term is currently anticipated to continue until 19/07/2025 when a parental leave vacancy comes to an end.
We are ideally looking for an MLT with previous experience working in a diagnostic genetic testing laboratory. However, applications from Trainee Medical Laboratory Technicians will be considered and full training will be provided.
About the Team/Service/ Location
This role is based at Canterbury Health Laboratories in central Christchurch, Riccarton Ave. (www.chl.co.nz)
The Genetics Section offers an extensive portfolio of tests for a wide range of clinical applications including single gene and mitochondrial disorders, pre-implantation genetic diagnosis and molecular oncology/haematology. The laboratory is well equipped with the latest technology and has established national and international research collaborations.
About you
You will be registered (or eligible for registration) as an MLT with the New Zealand Medical Sciences Council and will ideally have previous experience working in a diagnostic genetic laboratory.

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 skills.
Working for Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is - the weaving of wellnesses. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

• We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.
• We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply
To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click - apply now. - All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Kerri Mc Carthy at Kerri.Mc Carthy@Te Whatu Ora.govt.nz.
Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.