Trainee Core Laboratory Nelson

Trainee Core Laboratory
Fixed-Term Part-time
Nelson

About us Mō 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 Core Laboratory team is seeking a Trainee or Pre-Analytical Technician for a six-month fixed-term part-time role of 50 hours per fortnight that may be subject to review.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic state-of-the-art lab environment. Youll work alongside skilled professionals learning essential laboratory processes and contributing to accurate timely test results that directly support patient care.

In this role you will support the daily operations of the laboratory by performing a range of essential tasks. Success in this position requires strong attention to detail excellent organisational skills and a commitment to maintaining high-quality service and laboratory standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Barcoding receipting and preparing specimens as they arrive at the laboratory.
• Entering patient and test details accurately into the system.
• Answering telephones and handling enquiries professionally.
• Work well under pressure and manage competing priorities.
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and a high degree of accuracy.
• Be willing to learn new skills and adapt to changing procedures.
• Work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Maintain a friendly customer-focused approach at all times.
• Show initiative and be self-sufficient in your day-to-day tasks.

About you He kōrero mōu
To succeed in this role you will need:

• A positive and friendly approach to your work.
• Compassion for others including a real desire to provide high-quality care to a wide variety of patients of all ages and circumstances.
• Excellent customer service skills including a high level of personal presentation.
• Strong attention to detail and an ability to follow processes accurately even when under pressure.
• Respect for always ensuring patient confidentiality and in all matters.
• An interest in science.
• A clean New Zealand Drivers Licence.
• 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 2 March 2026

Required Experience:

Junior IC