Administration Officer Histology Nelson
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Job Location:
Nelson - New Zealand
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
13 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Administration Officer - Histology
Permanent Part-time
Nelson
Who we are Ko wai mātou:
Awanui Labs - Nelson (previously known as Medlab South) provides high-quality diagnostic pathology services to the community healthcare professionals and their patients. Awanui Labs - Nelson is owned by Awanui Group (previously known as APHG) a healthcare company committed to providing facilities and services that deliver exceptional care to its clients.
About the role Mō te tūranga:
Our Nelson laboratory is offering an exciting opportunity for a permanent part-time Administrator to join the Histology team. Reporting to the Head of Department you will support a culture of continuous improvement and a solutions-focused mindset ensuring high standards of quality and service.
You will play a key role in specimen handling and client support. Working collaboratively within the team you will assist storage and filing of histology specimens typing of dictations return to patient processes and handling various specimen related queries. This role suits someone who is friendly approachable and has excellent customer service skills
Key Responsibilities:
- Receive accession and log histology specimens in the LIS prioritising urgent samples.
- Organise administrative workload to support turnaround times.
- Check request forms for accuracy and resolve discrepancies
- Generate worklists and enter data accurately on the LIS
- Track specimen workflow and respond to case queries.
- Maintain accurate records in line with departmental policies.
- Record equipment servicing and escalate issues as required.
- Monitor and order consumables to maintain stock levels.
About you He kōrero mōu
To be successful in this role you need to have:
- Ability to absorb evaluate and respond to information and ideas in a positive manner.
- Highly motivated and driven with professional attitude.
- Ability to work well under pressure and safety and quality conscious.
- Ability to organise prioritise and focus on daily work to meet turnaround times
- Continuous improvement mind set.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent computer skills.
- Flexibility to work additional hours when required.
- Enthusiasm energy and a driven outlook.
- Eligibility to work in New Zealand.
Whats 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 passionate about your work dedicated to quality and want to be part of a friendly supportive team please click Apply now
Application closes 24 February 2026
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- Administrative Functions
- office supplies
- Personnel Matters
- Records Management
- Office Procedures
- Space Management
- Daily Operations
- Administrative Policies
- Personnel Management
- Administrative Services
- Interpersonal skills
- Telephone Calls
- Travel Arrangements
- Administrative Procedures
- Word Processing
