About the job
- Position: Team Leader – Lower Hutt
- Contract Duration: Fixed Term until 30 October 2025
- Exciting Leadership Opportunity
Join AsureQuality as a Laboratory Team Leader in Lower Hutt, where your leadership will play a pivotal role in ensuring operational excellence and team performance within a dynamic laboratory setting.
Role Overview
As a leader, you will mentor and develop a dedicated laboratory team while collaborating with supervisors to consistently meet customer expectations and turnaround times. This position requires a blend of hands-on management and strong leadership, emphasizing safety, quality, and performance.
Core Responsibilities
- Guide, coach, and enhance team performance through regular feedback and development sessions.
- Oversee workflow and resource management for optimized laboratory operations.
- Prioritize urgent testing requests to ensure timely delivery.
- Manage leave balances and assist in workforce planning and succession strategies.
- Encourage cross-training and skill enhancement across laboratory disciplines.
- Promote adherence to workplace health, safety, and quality compliance.
- Work closely with the Service Manager and other internal stakeholders to fulfill customer needs.
- Implement process improvements and foster a culture of continuous enhancement.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience in leading or supervising technical or laboratory teams.
- Strong organizational and analytical skills, with a knack for problem-solving.
- A collaborative leadership style that inspires and develops team members.
- Familiarity with quality systems and regulated environments.
- A proactive mindset focused on process improvement and operational excellence.
What We Offer
- A significant leadership position that drives real impact.
- A nurturing and collaborative team culture.
- Opportunities to influence laboratory performance and drive improvement initiatives.
- Continuous professional development and growth opportunities.
If you are a passionate leader who thrives in a fast-paced laboratory environment and is dedicated to continuous improvement, we welcome your application.

