• Permanent Full-Time | Monday to Friday | Middlemore Hospital
• Join a dynamic, collaborative, and supportive team
• Play a vital role in supporting quality patient care behind the scenes

About the Role

We are looking for a proactive and organised Laboratory Logistics Assistant to join our Laboratory Services team at Middlemore Hospital.

In this essential role, you will help ensure the smooth and efficient operation of laboratory services by coordinating inventory management and the timely distribution of reagents and critical laboratory supplies. Supporting both the laboratory and 82 clinical areas across Middlemore Hospital and Manukau Health Park, you will play a key role in maintaining the reliable supply of materials required to deliver high-quality diagnostic services.

Working closely with laboratory staff, suppliers, and internal stakeholders, you will assist with logistics planning, monitor stock levels, coordinate deliveries, and contribute to continuous improvements in inventory processes. You will also support cost-effective purchasing practices while ensuring compliance with health, safety, and quality standards.

About You

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, has strong organisational skills, and takes pride in delivering outstanding customer service.

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Experience in healthcare logistics, inventory management, or a similar supply chain environment.
• Excellent customer service and relationship-building skills.
• Previous administrative or clerical experience.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and medical word processing (desirable).
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, with the ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to prioritise competing demands while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• A proactive approach and commitment to delivering high-quality service.
• A strong focus on health, safety, and continuous improvement.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply:

To apply, all applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. To review the position description, please click here. For more information, please contact Tangi Namulauulu in the Recruitment Centre on email tangi.namulauulu@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

Closing Date: 13th July 2026

At Counties Manukau Health people and their lives matter to us. We are a values based and inclusive organisation that is committed to delivering the best health outcomes for our community. To help us achieve this we need a workforce that reflects the population we serve. We strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds who share our values and have a passion to work in our community and would greatly value seeing applicants from our Maaori and Pacific communities. We are also committed to our Disability Strategy, which focuses on people with disabilities; they are our patients, whaanau, community and our staff - all carefully considered in our action plan. Together we will improve the accessibility needs for everyone who has a disability. Our values are Valuing Everyone- Whakawhanaungatanga , Kind Manaakitanga, Together Kotahitanga, Excellent- Rangatiratanga. If these are your values too, then join us today.