Trainee Phlebotomist Patient Services Christchurch

Christchurch - New Zealand

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Trainee / Phlebotomist Patient Services
Multiple Positions Available: Part-Time and Casual Options
Christchurch

Who we are Ko wai mātou:
Awanui Labs Canterbury (previously known as Canterbury SCL) provides high-quality diagnostic pathology services to the community healthcare professionals and their patients. Awanui Labs Canterbury is owned by Awanui Group (previously known as Asia Pacific Healthcare Group) a healthcare company committed to providing facilities and services that deliver exceptional care to its clients.

About the role Mō te tūranga:
We are seeking enthusiastic and compassionate individuals to join our Patient Services Department at our Christchurch Laboratory. Positions are available on both a part-time and casual basis with hours varying to suit operational needs.

These roles are integral to delivering high-quality patient care and ensuring every patient has a positive professional experience. Whether you are an experienced Phlebotomist or looking to begin your career in healthcare as a Trainee full training will be provided for the right candidates.

This is an excellent opportunity to start or grow your career within a supportive collaborative and patient-focused team. If you are reliable compassionate and dedicated to providing exceptional service we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities include:

The key tasks include blood collection responsible for handling contained specimens i.e. human blood faeces and tissue and preparing specimens for transportation.
Provide professional customer service and serve as a link between health professionals their patients and the laboratory.

About you He kōrero mōu
To be successful in this role you need to have:

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 laboratory operations including safety operation of equipment and hands-on practical experience is desirable but not essential.
Diploma in Applied Science or a Bachelor of Science would be an advantage but not essential.
Registration with the Medical Science Council and an Annual Practising Certificate as a Medical Laboratory Pre-Analytical Technician in Patient Services is desirable but not essential.
A valid New Zealand full or restricted drivers license
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 not already registered with the Medical Science Council of New Zealand we will support you working towards becoming a Qualified Medical Laboratory Pre-Analytical 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 3 March 2026

Required Experience:

Junior IC

The key tasks include blood collection responsible for handling contained specimens i.e. human blood faeces and tissue and preparing specimens for transportation.
Provide professional customer service and serve as a link between health professionals their patients and the laboratory.

About you He kōrero mōu
To be successful in this role you need to have:

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 laboratory operations including safety operation of equipment and hands-on practical experience is desirable but not essential.
Diploma in Applied Science or a Bachelor of Science would be an advantage but not essential.
Registration with the Medical Science Council and an Annual Practising Certificate as a Medical Laboratory Pre-Analytical Technician in Patient Services is desirable but not essential.
A valid New Zealand full or restricted drivers license
Eligibility to work in New Zealand.