Trainee or Phlebotomist - Patient Services - Nelson

Trainee or Phlebotomist – Patient Services
Permanent, Part-time
Nelson

Who we are | Ko wai 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.

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 looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Trainee or Qualified Phlebotomist to join our Patient Services team at our Nelson Laboratory in a permanent part-time role (50 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 great opportunity to grow your skills in a welcoming, team-focused environment while doing meaningful work that genuinely supports your local 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 Medical Laboratory Pre-Analytical Technician within 2 years of employment.

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.
  
  

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 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 9 July 2026