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. You’ll 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 Driver’s Licence.


• Eligibility to work in New Zealand.

What’s 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