Head of Department, Anatomical Pathology

New Zealand Government
Permanent Full time New Zealand, Northland Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners
Posted:
June 07, 2026
Location:
New Zealand, Northland, New Zealand

Job Description

Head of Department Anatomical Pathology Whangarei hospital, Te Tai TokerauPermanent full-time position, working 40 hours per weekProvide strategic, clinical, and operational leadership across Anatomical Pathology servicesHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.
About the Role
As the Head of Department Anatomical Pathology, you will provide overarching leadership, management, and strategic direction across the full Anatomical Pathology service, including Histology (including IHC), non-gynaecological Cytology, and Mortuary services.
You will be responsible for ensuring all service areas consistently meet regulatory, accreditation, and clinical standards while delivering a highquality, safe, and efficient pathology service.
You will lead the planning, coordination, and performance of the service, ensuring optimal use of staff, equipment, and res...

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Job Overview

Job Type: Permanent Full time
Location: New Zealand, New Zealand
Posted: June 07, 2026
Deadline: July 17, 2026