Job Description

Trainee / Registered Phlebotomist – Patient Services

Permanent, Part-time

Balclutha

Who we are | Ko wai mātou:

Awanui Labs - Balclutha (previously known as SCL) provides high-quality diagnostic pathology services to the community, healthcare professionals and their patients. Awanui labs - Balclutha 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 | Mō te tūranga:

Our Patient Services Department is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Trainee to join our team at our Balclutha Collection Centre (some training will be in Dunedin). This permanent, part-time role (30 hours per fortnight) offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a professional, supportive environment.

You’ll have the chance to develop your skills, learn from an experienced team, and play a key role in supporting patient care and laboratory services. This is a rewarding position for someone eager to grow, make a meaningful contribution, and be part of a dynamic healthcare team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collect blood samples from patients in both community and hospital settings.
• Handle and manage contained biological specimens, including blood, faeces, urine, and tissue, in accordance with safety and compliance standards.
• Ensure accurate labelling, handling, and transport of patient specimens.
• Support the processing and testing of specimens using Point of Care testing machines.
• Maintain patient care, confidentiality, and quality standards always.

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.
• 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.
• 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.

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 10th October 2026