Anatomical Pathologist

About the role

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau is looking for an Anatomical Pathologist based in Northland. In this specialist medical role you will examine tissue and cellular samples, make accurate diagnoses, and provide clear reports that help guide treatment decisions for patients. A typical day may include reviewing cases in the laboratory, discussing findings with clinical colleagues, contributing to multidisciplinary team meetings, and supporting quality and safety standards in pathology services. You will also help train and support other staff, take part in service improvement, and work closely with teams across hospitals and community services in the region. This is a Northland-based role for a qualified pathologist with strong diagnostic expertise, careful attention to detail, and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

- Examine tissue and cellular samples and make diagnoses - Provide clear, timely pathology reports to clinical teams - Discuss findings with colleagues and multidisciplinary teams - Maintain high quality and safety standards in the laboratory - Support training, mentoring and service improvement - Contribute to pathology services across the region

Requirements

Medical qualification and specialist registration or eligibility in anatomical pathology, strong diagnostic experience, excellent attention to detail and communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary health service.

Skills