Job summary
- Main area
- Chemical Pathologist
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Employer
- Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora
- Employer type
- Public (Non NHS)
- Town
- North Island - Auckland - North Shore/West Auckland
- Salary
- £76,643 - £110,793 ($185,380 NZD - $267,980 NZD)
- Closing
- 13/04/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Chemical Pathologist
- Waitematā
- Permanent, full-time role (1.0 FTE)
- Make a real impact across the largest and fastest growing district in New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Waitematā is seeking a permanent, full-time (1.0 FTE) Chemical Pathologist to join our friendly, collaborative, and forward‑thinking Laboratory team. This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of Biochemistry and Point of Care Testing (POCT) services across a diverse and rapidly expanding population of more than 630,000.
We are looking for a passionate, engaged Chemical Pathologist who enjoys variety, teamwork, and progressive service development. In this role, you will provide clinical and scientific leadership across North Shore Hospital and Waitakere Hospital, including clinical governance of both Biochemistry and POCT.
The role is based within Waitematā District Laboratories; and with the continued development of the Northern Region Pathology Network (Te Toka Tumai - Auckland, Counties Manukau, and Te Tai Tokerau - Northland), there is an expectation that this position will contribute to a regional working model supporting Biochemistry Service provision across the wider Northern Region.
To learn more about our Chemical Pathologist - Bicochemistry role in Northland, please click here.
You will work closely with our scientific, technical, and clinical teams to ensure high‑quality diagnostic services, and you will contribute to continuous improvement, accreditation readiness, and innovation.
You must hold, or be eligible for, vocational registration in Chemical Pathology with the Medical Council of New Zealand.
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. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Ben Bradley [email protected]
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website.
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
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Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora
PO Box 793
Wellington 6140
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