Phlebotomist - Patient Services - Dunedin

Dunedin

Who we are | Ko wai mātou

Awanui Labs - Dunedin (previously known as SCL) provides high quality diagnostic pathology services to the community, healthcare professionals and their patients. Awanui labs - Dunedin 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 state-of-the-art medical laboratory.

About the role | M ō te t ū ranga

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Phlebotomist to join our Patient Services Department at our Dunedin Laboratory. In this role, you’ll play a vital part in delivering high-quality care and service to our patients, making a real difference in the community.

This is a casual role, with shifts offered on a leave cover basis as and when required. Successful applicants will need to be available across weekdays and weekends.

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive, professional team environment while contributing meaningfully to patient care and laboratory services.

Responsibilities 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

• 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.
• 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.
• Good computer skills.
• Ability to manage a demanding, fast-paced environment while maintaining strong self-management and time-management skills.
• 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.
• Eligibility to work in New Zealand.

If you do not yet have your registration with the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand, we will also consider candidates who are in the process of becoming qualified

What’s in it for you | He aha mōu

Our three core values guide us in creating an inclusive and respected workplace where everyone can thrive and make a meaningful 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.

• Our laboratory is highly automated and technically advanced, delivering outstanding service for patients and healthcare professionals.
• We also offer excellent opportunities to enhance your skills with our in-house Learning & Development team, supporting 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 close 7 August 2026