The New Zealand Institute of Medical Laboratory Science - Inc

The New Zealand Institute of Medical Laboratory Science - Inc The NZIMLS is the organisation that represents those engaged in the profession of Medical Laboratory Science in New Zealand.

Role of the NZIMLS:

The NZIMLS is a Member organisation open to those practising the profession of Medical Laboratory Science in New Zealand. Its purpose is to provide continuing education, professional examinations and profession related communication to ensure high quality diagnostic laboratory services for the public of New Zealand. Continuing education:

Special Interest Group (SIG) meetings
Annual Scientific Meeting
South Pacific Congress of MLS (SPC)

Professional examinations:

Medical Laboratory Technician (QMLT)
Qualified Specimen Services Technician (QSST)
Fellowship (FNZIMLS)

Professional development:

Competence & Professional Development programme (CPD)

Professional affairs:

Representation on University MLSc programme advisory committees
Representation of the profession at Medical Sciences Registration Board level
Liaison with Government Departments, related agencies and other groups
Liaison with other Registered Health Profession's organisations

Communication:

Publication of the NZ Journal of Medical Laboratory Science
Publication of "Council News"
Website www.nzimls.org.nz
Contact with international MLS organisations

NZIMLS is pleased to present the Biochemistry Special Interest Group meeting, being held 6 June 2026 in sunny Nelson! Re...
21/01/2026

NZIMLS is pleased to present the Biochemistry Special Interest Group meeting, being held 6 June 2026 in sunny Nelson! Register via our website.

The Haematology SIG is fast approaching! Have you registered yet? A draft programme is now available on our website.
18/01/2026

The Haematology SIG is fast approaching! Have you registered yet? A draft programme is now available on our website.

Welcome to a new year with NZIMLS! We are back in the office, refreshed and ready to deliver another fantastic year of e...
13/01/2026

Welcome to a new year with NZIMLS! We are back in the office, refreshed and ready to deliver another fantastic year of events, seminars, exams and of course our 80th Anniversary celebrations at the ASM! We are updating our online calendar over the next few days, and already have SIG seminars and both the North and South Island Seminars booked in! Check in on the online calendar next week for all the updated information!

We also would like to extend a very warm welcome to our new members!

Let's make this our best year yet as we celebrate 80 years! 🤩🥳

Reminder that the NZIMLS office closes at mid-day today, re-opening Monday 12 January 2026.Merry Christmas from all of u...
22/12/2025

Reminder that the NZIMLS office closes at mid-day today, re-opening Monday 12 January 2026.

Merry Christmas from all of us!

The NZIMLS Executive Office will close for the Christmas break on Tuesday 23 December at mid-day. We re-open on Monday 1...
15/12/2025

The NZIMLS Executive Office will close for the Christmas break on Tuesday 23 December at mid-day. We re-open on Monday 12 January 2026.

Congratulations to the winners of the Journal Laboratory Christmas Quiz!!NZ Blood Service, Donor Accreditation, Auckland...
10/12/2025

Congratulations to the winners of the Journal Laboratory Christmas Quiz!!
NZ Blood Service, Donor Accreditation, Auckland and Waikato Hospital Microbiology Laboratory! Both scoring 100% on the Quiz! Well done. 🥳🥳 Each will share the prize for a morning tea shout for their lab.

The answers are now available on our homepage.

We've done it again! Thanks to all our members and friends who voted for us in the 2025 Most Trusted Business Awards! Th...
02/12/2025

We've done it again! Thanks to all our members and friends who voted for us in the 2025 Most Trusted Business Awards! This year, we have won FIVE awards!
• Top 50 customer excellence (number six)
• Most Trusted Industry award winner
• Nationwide brand winner
• Most Trusted Professional Organisation for Medical Laboratory Science
• Most Trusted Not-for-profit Company

We are so thrilled and promise to keep delivering exceptional, professional service to our members, industry partners and friends!

We are pleased to advise that we have just released the 2025 QMLT results! If you sat a QMLT examination this year, chec...
01/12/2025

We are pleased to advise that we have just released the 2025 QMLT results! If you sat a QMLT examination this year, check your inbox!

Have you voted for us for the New Zealand Most Trusted Business Awards?? Voting closes Friday 14 November, so please vot...
10/11/2025

Have you voted for us for the New Zealand Most Trusted Business Awards?? Voting closes Friday 14 November, so please vote now!

Click on the link below to leave your vote!

The NZIMLS is a non profit organisation that represents those engaged in the profession of Medical Laboratory Science in New Zealand since 1946. It has an ongoing commitment to promote professional excellence through communication, education and a code of ethics to achieve the best laboratory servic...

Have you registered for the Mortuary Special Interest Group meeting? A draft programme is now available on our website. ...
07/10/2025

Have you registered for the Mortuary Special Interest Group meeting? A draft programme is now available on our website. Early-bird registration closes 8 November!

The draft programme for the Molecular Diagnostics SIG is now available on our website.Registration is open now!
08/09/2025

The draft programme for the Molecular Diagnostics SIG is now available on our website.
Registration is open now!

Address

PO Box 505
Rangiora
7440

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+6433134761

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Role of the NZIMLS: The NZIMLS is a Member organisation open to those practising the profession of Medical Laboratory Science in New Zealand. Its purpose is to provide continuing education, professional examinations and profession related communication to ensure high quality diagnostic laboratory services for the public of New Zealand. Continuing education: Special Interest Group (SIG) meetings Annual Scientific Meeting South Pacific Congress of MLS (SPC) Professional examinations: Medical Laboratory Technician (QMLT) Qualified Specimen Services Technician (QSST) Fellowship (FNZIMLS) Professional development: Competence & Professional Development programme (CPD) Professional affairs: Representation on University MLSc programme advisory committees Representation of the profession at Medical Sciences Registration Board level Liaison with Government Departments, related agencies and other groups Liaison with other Registered Health Profession's organisations Communication: Publication of the NZ Journal of Medical Laboratory Science Publication of "Council News" Website www.nzimls.org.nz Contact with international MLS organisations