Medical Laboratory Scientist Intern - Histology (Rolling Intake)

About Awanui Group

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

Your role

The Histology department is currently on the hunt for a dedicated, enthusiastic and competent Medical Laboratory Scientist Intern. This is a full-time permanent position of 80 hours per fortnight based at Wellington Hospital. You will be willing to learn new skills, work well alone and as part of a team. Extremely well-organised, detail-oriented and friendly with a strong focus on quality and customer service. The successful applicant must have a high degree of accuracy and be self-sufficient in order to excel in this role.

Training & development

Committed to providing the highest standard of healthcare, Awanui Group actively seeks new opportunities to enhance care and service, aiming to surpass expectations. Emphasizing teamwork and integrity, the company fosters a work environment where reliability, openness, honesty, constructive feedback, and mutual respect are paramount. With an aspirational outlook, they focus on future stability, continuous learning, and creativity, responding proactively and innovatively to emerging industry and community needs.

Benefits

Awanui Group knows that the quality of services they deliver to the community relies on their people working to the best of their ability, so they offer an employment package that enables that.

They offer the following:

• The opportunity to work in a modern and progressive medical testing laboratory
• A supportive approach to external study or qualifications
• A commitment to diversity and strengthening the company culture through cultural initiatives
• A socially responsible approach to work, including environmentally friendly initiatives
• The opportunity to work in the capital city of New Zealand, Wellington, a dynamic and creative city with something for everyone.

Career progression

Awanui Group gives importance to performance and career development by giving employees access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for confidential and professional support services. They offer in-house lectures on topical health or science-related subjects and give the possibility of attending industry seminars or conferences, such as the Roche User Group Meetings, and provide a laboratory career pathway, including the opportunity to study for and gain industry-specific qualifications (QPT, QMLT, QSST). Employees also have opportunities to participate in research projects from time to time and join the pathologists, managers and staff in a friendly and integrated team environment where open communication is encouraged.

Work-life balance

At Awanui Group, they understand the importance of work-life balance and have the flexibility to offer a range of casual, part-time or full-time hours of work. They focus on employee wellbeing by providing free annual flu vaccinations and health initiatives, as well as the community by including sponsorship for charity event participation. 

Company Culture

Awanui Group is dedicated to shaping the future of pathology in New Zealand by prioritizing excellence in technical, clinical, and service innovations. Committed to providing the highest standard of healthcare, they actively seek new opportunities to enhance care and service, aiming to surpass expectations. The company values responsibility, emphasizing accountability to colleagues, clients, stakeholders, shareholders, and the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi while delivering services that recognize cultural diversity.

About you

Awanui Group’s Histology Department is currently on the hunt for a dedicated, enthusiastic and competent Medical Laboratory Scientist Intern.

You will be willing to learn new skills, work well alone and as part of a team. Extremely well-organised, detail-oriented and friendly with a strong focus on quality and customer service. The successful applicant must have a high degree of accuracy and be self-sufficient to excel in this role.

To succeed in this role you will need:

• The ability to work in a methodical manner adhering to strict quality procedure guidelines
• A team focus with initiative, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and possess the ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment
• Excellent attention to detail, with good record-keeping skills
• The ability to work independently, while in a supported role
• Registration with the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand and a current Annual Practicing Certificate
• Eligibility to work in NZ
• You will be required to participate in our evening and weekend rosters.

Sources

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• awanuigroup.co.nz/about/
• awanuigroup.co.nz/careers/
• awanuilabs.co.nz/central/wellington/what-we-can-offer-employees/