Trainee​/Phlebotomist - Patient Services - Gore

Trainee / Phlebotomist – Patient Services

Permanent, Part-time

Awanui Labs Gore (Previously known as SCL) provides high-quality diagnostic pathology services to the community, healthcare professionals and their patients. Awanui Labs Gore 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.

Our Patient Services Department plays a vital role in delivering high-quality healthcare to our community. Our team is responsible for collecting blood samples and handling a range of clinical specimens including blood, urine, faeces, and tissue from patients across both community and hospital settings. These samples are then processed and analysed in our state-of-the-art medical laboratory, helping clinicians make informed decisions for patient care.

This is a permanent part-time role, working 16 hours per fortnight.

• Performing blood collection with accuracy and professionalism.
• Safely handling and preparing clinical specimens for transport.
• Operating Point of Care testing devices to deliver timely results for urgent clinical needs.
• Providing excellent customer service and acting as a vital link between patients, healthcare professionals, and the laboratory.

The ideal candidate will hold a QMLT in Phlebotomy or a related qualification. For candidates not yet registered with the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand, we offer full on-the-job training and will support you in working towards registration as a Qualified Medical Laboratory Pre-Analytical Technician or Qualified Phlebotomy Practitioner.

To be successful in this role you need to have:

• Demonstrate previous experience in a customer-facing role and a positive, friendly approach.
• Demonstrate cultural and social sensitivity and be sensitive to special needs.
• Be able to accurately follow detailed instructions and procedures in a fast-paced environment.
• Be highly motivated towards learning and development in order to develop technical competency in Phlebotomy and other specimen collection procedures.
• Have adaptable IT skills.
• A reliable transport and full Driver's license.
• Eligible to work in New Zealand.

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'.

Final date to receive applications 12 January 2026