Trainee / Diagnostic Genetic Scientist (Scientific Officer)

New Zealand Government
Permanent Full time Wellington, Wellington Region Life Scientists
Posted:
June 18, 2026
Location:
Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand

Job Description

Location: Wellington Regional Hospital
Contract: Permanent Full-Time (1 FTE / 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday)
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.
About the Role
Wellington Regional Genetics Laboratory provides a fully comprehensive genetic testing service; (www.wellingtongenetics.co.nz). Our service aim is to provide comprehensive genetic testing to the Central Region in the most professional, timely and effective manner possible. The team of 25 FTE consists of administrators, medical laboratory technicians and diagnostic genetic scientists (scientific officers).
About the Team/Service Location
Wellington Regional Genetics Laboratory provides a fully comprehensive genetic testing service; (www....

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Job Overview

Job Type: Permanent Full time
Location: Wellington, New Zealand
Posted: June 18, 2026
Deadline: July 28, 2026