Casual Phlebotomist

Location: Hawkes Bay Fallen Soldiers Memorial Hospital

Service/ Department: Laboratory Services

Contract: Casual, on-call as needed

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Casual Phlebotomist to join our Laboratory Services team. In this casual position, you will be responsible for collecting blood samples from patients, processing those samples, and ensuring accurate labelling and timely delivery to the lab for analysis. You will be called upon as required to assist with fluctuating workloads and cover for other staff during busy periods or absences.

Your role is crucial to ensuring smooth operations within the department and providing patients with professional and caring service during their blood collection procedures. The ideal candidate will be someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is comfortable working independently, and can communicate effectively with patients and healthcare professionals alike.

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About the Team/Service/ Location:

Our Laboratory Services team is a highly skilled and collaborative group of professionals dedicated to providing excellent diagnostic services. You will be working alongside pathologists, scientists, and other phlebotomists who are passionate about accuracy, efficiency, and patient care. We value teamwork and aim to create a supportive and engaging environment for all staff members.

About you:

We are looking for a skilled phlebotomist who can work flexibly as part of our casual pool. You will need to have strong technical abilities, excellent interpersonal skills, and a commitment to delivering high-quality care.

• Key skills and experience include:
• Previous experience as a phlebotomist in a hospital or medical laboratory setting.
• Proficiency in venepuncture and other blood collection techniques, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain procedures clearly to patients and provide reassurance where needed.
• Attention to detail in labelling, processing, and handling samples to ensure accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively during busy periods.
• Familiarity with infection control practices and maintaining a clean, safe working environment.
• Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth.
• Experience in projects / initiatives which give effect to Te Tiriti principals and frameworks, and the application of Mātauranga Māori and Kaupapa Māori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings.

Working for Health New Zealand:

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness’. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion:

We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.

We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply:

To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal.