Trainee Laboratory Technician

Trainee / Medical Laboratory Technician – Specimen Services

Fixed term-Full time

Dunedin

• Who we are | Ko wai māto
• Awanui Labs – Dunedin has provided doctors and patients in New Zealand with pathology services since 1960. Awanui has laboratories throughout the country and is committed to providing facilities and services that deliver exceptional care to its clients. Our team consists of talented and skilled individuals, all of whom play an important role in helping us to be New Zealand's leading provider of quality private healthcare services.

About the role | Mō te tūranga:

It is full-time Monday to Friday, hours to be confirmed, with a rostered weekend shift approximately once a month, once fully trained.

Your key tasks will be receiving and preparing samples, barcoding, performing data entry of patients and test details and answering phones. This is a hands-on role in the laboratory environment where you will work collaboratively as part of the team, work well under pressure, and have an eye for detail and problem-solving ability.

About you | He kōrero mōu

The ability to work in a methodical manner adhering to strict quality procedure guidelines.

Customer focus and commitment to providing a high quality of service to internal and external customers with effective interpersonal skills.

A sound knowledge of medical terminology, and laboratory operations including safety, operations of equipment and hands-on practical experience is desirable but not essential.

Must be a team player with initiative, good interpersonal and communication skills and possess the ability to work in a fast paced, deadline-oriented environment.

Registration with the Medical Science Council of New Zealand and hold an annual practising certificate is desirable, but not essential.

Eligibility to work in New Zealand.

What’s in it for you | He aha mōu:

You will be joining a friendly, high-performing, and forward-thinking team environment. Our laboratory is highly automated and technically advanced, already delivering an outstanding service for patients and healthcare professionals. Explore excellent opportunities to enhance your skills with our in-house Learning & Development team, ensuring your professional competency and career growth.

If you are not already registered with the Medical Science Council of New Zealand, we will support you working towards becoming a Qualified Medical Laboratory Technician within 2 years of employment.

If you are passionate about your work, dedicated to quality and want to be part of a friendly supportive team, please click 'Apply now'.

Application closes 7th October 2026