Site Lead

Pathlab is seeking a highly experienced and technically accomplished Haematology

professional looking for a substantive leadership role within a progressive,

modern diagnostic network.

This is a pivotal appointment within our organisation. The Lead of Haematology holds

operational, technical, and direct people leadership responsibility for the

Waikato Haematology service, plays a visible role in shaping service delivery,

quality standards, and future capability development across the wider Pathlab

network.

**The Role**

Reporting to the Haematology Discipline Lead, you will

• Combine advanced scientific expertise with operational and leadership accountability.
• Provide authoritative technical oversight across routine and specialist Haematology investigations.
• Lead, coach and develop a team of Scientists and Technicians, embedding a high-performance, quality-focused culture.
• Oversee laboratory operations, workforce planning, workflow optimisation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner closely with Haematology Pathologists, contributing to clinical service development and diagnostic excellence.
• Collaborate with discipline leaders across Biochemistry, Histology, Immunology, and Pre-analytical Services to strengthen cross-functional integration.
• Lead accreditation, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance aligned with IANZ and ISO 15189 standards.
• Contribute to service innovation, automation optimisation, and longer-term strategic planning across sites.

**About You**

We are looking for a technically credible, confident leader who is experienced operating at senior departmental level, can contribute beyond day-to-day operations and is wanting to develop further to grow their career with Pathlab.

You will bring

• A recognised tertiary qualification in Medical Laboratory Science (or equivalent).
• Significant experience in Haematology, including exposure to complex and specialist testing
• Demonstrated leadership experience within a diagnostic laboratory environment.
• A calm, practical style and clear communication with both scientific and clinical colleagues.
• Strong technical depth with the ability to mentor, challenge, and elevate team capability.
• Prove understanding of laboratory accreditation systems, quality governance, and ISO 15189 standards.
• Experience with laboratory automation, middleware, and process optimisation (LEAN experience advantageous).
• The ability to engage confidently with clinical stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Eligibility for registration with the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand and a current Annual Practising Certificate (or ability to obtain).

This opportunity will particularly appeal to professionals who are motivated to broaden their leadership exposure and contribute at a higher strategic level within a supportive, forward-thinking organisation.

**Why Join Pathlab?**

• Lead within a modern, automated diagnostic environment.
• Influence service direction and innovation.
• Work alongside highly skilled scientific and clinical professionals.
• Co-design your structured professional development plan to support your career growth and progression within Pathlab.
• Build a long-term career within a respected and expanding laboratory network.

If you are a technically accomplished Haematology Scientist seeking a senior

leadership role with influence, accountability, and future-facing scope, we

welcome your application.