Charge Scientist Taumarunui

• Taumarunui Hospital Laboratory
• Full time
• Permanent position

About the Role An opportunity has arisen for an experienced, enthusiastic and self-motivated medical laboratory scientist to lead and manage our laboratory based at Taumarunui Hospital. As this is a small multi-discipline laboratory, participation in routine technical work is also required, including participation in the on call and weekend rosters. About the Service Taumarunui is one of five Te Whatu Ora – Waikato Laboratories. The laboratory is based at Taumarunui Hospital, and provides a service to both the hospital and the wider community. The laboratory is staffed by a friendly and close knit team of eight multi-skilled scientists and technicians. Testing performed is mainly Biochemistry, Haematology, and a limited scope of Microbiology. The laboratory also issues blood products, and oversees a range of Point of Care testing for the clinical areas of the hospital. As part of the Waikato Laboratory management team, you will be supported by, and work collegially with our other rural laboratory Charge Scientists and the management team based at Waikato Hospital. About you The critical attributes and experience required to be successful in this role are:

• A skilled Medical Laboratory Scientist, preferably with multi-discipline experience.
• Good technical knowledge and understanding of medical laboratory operations.
• An engaging and inspiring leadership style and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage people, systems, budget and resources to ensure service delivery of a high standard.
• A progressive thinker and willing to take on new challenges.
• Knowledge and understanding of quality processes and accreditation standards.
• Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth.
• Experience in upholding Te Tiriti principles and frameworks, and the application of Mātauranga Māori and Kaupapa Māori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings.

The successful candidate must be eligible to hold registration with the New Zealand Medical Sciences Council. Preference will be given to applicants with experience in leading others. A positive and optimistic attitude is essential to this important leadership role. Working for Health New Zealand Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness’. 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 is committed to being a good employer 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 Please click ‘Apply online’ or apply via our Waikato Careers Website. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on 20 January 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Shivani Kulkarni at Shivani.kulkarni@TeWhatuOra.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. #J-18808-Ljbffr