Trainee or Phlebotomist - Patient Services - Hawkes Bay

Trainee or Phlebotomist – Patient Services
Permanent, Full-time
Hawkes Bay

Who we are | Ko wai mātou:
Awanui Labs Hawkes Bay (previously known as Hawkes Bay SCL) provides high-quality diagnostic pathology services to the community, healthcare professionals, and their patients. Awanui Labs Hawkes Bay 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.

Our Patient Services Department is responsible for the collection of blood samples and handling contained specimens, i.e., human blood, faeces, urine, tissue etc. from patients within the community and the hospital. These samples are then processed and tested in our medical laboratory.

About the role | Mō te tūranga:
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Trainee or Qualified Phlebotomist to join the Patient Services team at our Hawke’s Bay Laboratory in a permanent, full-time position (80 hours per fortnight).

In this role, you’ll be working closely with a supportive team to provide high-quality care and a positive experience for our patients every day.

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive, team-oriented environment while making a meaningful difference in your community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Blood collection: Responsible for handling contained specimens (e.g., human blood, feces, and tissue) and preparing them for transportation.
• Customer service: Provide professional support and serve as a link between health professionals, patients, and the laboratory.

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

• A positive and friendly approach to your work and demonstrate cultural and social sensitivity.
• 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.
• Good computer skills with a strong attention to detail and an ability to follow processes accurately, even when under pressure.
• Eligibility to work in New Zealand.
  

If you are not already registered with the Medical Science Council of New Zealand, we will support you working towards becoming a Qualified Phlebotomist.

What’s in it for you | He aha mōu:
Our three core values guide us in achieving an inclusive and respected workplace where everyone can thrive and make a difference.

• Manaakitanga - We Care for each other and the people we serve.
• Whakapakari - We Improve and adapt to create opportunities for success.
• Hiranga - We Deliver the highest quality medical and scientific expertise.
  
  

Explore excellent opportunities to enhance your skills with our in-house Learning and 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 16 July 2026