Awanui Group Looking for Laboratory Manager – General – Queenstown at Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand Full Time

Who we are | Ko wai mÄtou:

Awanui Labs – Queenstown (previously known as SCL) provides high-quality diagnostic pathology services to the community, healthcare professionals and their patients. Awanui Labs – Queenstown 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.

About the role | MŠte tūranga:

As a Laboratory Manager, you will be responsible for managing all operational activities of the Queenstown laboratory to ensure a quality and efficient cost-effective delivery of diagnostic services to our customer and patients. This is a full-time permanent role of 80 hours per fortnight.

Your responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Manage laboratory operations, ensuring effective and highest quality services are delivered to our customers while maintaining cost-effectiveness.
• Interact with clients to identify opportunities for continuous service excellence, including new services.
• Keeps up to date with new developments, current literature and best practice standards.
• Ensure staff performance and development reviews are performed in line with company guidelines.
• Responsible for the health and safety of all staff.
• Lead and engage with the team to motivate them to deliver the highest customer service.
• Project management and further development of the laboratory to grow the business and services.

To be successful in this role you will need to:

• Competence in an appropriate technical laboratory discipline preferred.
• Proven leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a diverse team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, facilitating effective collaboration and rapport with team members and stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to manage teams effectively across multiple sites.

What’s in it for you | He aha mÅu:

You will be joining a friendly, high-performing, and forward-thinking team environment. Explore excellent opportunities to enhance your skills with our in-house Learning & 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 committed to providing quality veterinary diagnostic services, apply now with an updated CV and cover letter.

Application closing on: 17 March 2025