Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) Lead

We are seeking a LIMS Lead with a strategic mindset and a passion for continuous improvement to join our QC Laboratory Team and support our new LabWare LIMS.

This dynamic role provides wide-ranging responsibility, including system ownership, technical support, troubleshooting, continuous improvement, and project leadership. As a key system for Tatua, the LIMS Lead will work closely with the Laboratory and stakeholders across the wider business.

In this role, you will:

• Act as the designated system owner and Subject Matter Expert (SME)
• Provide system governance and maintain robust configuration control
• Lead the design, build, testing, validation, and deployment of LIMS enhancements and system changes
• Provide expert-level technical support and serve as the primary contact for LabWare’s support team
• Develop, maintain, and improve LIMS-based reports to meet operational, quality, compliance, and regulatory requirements
• Deliver user training and maintain associated training and competency documentation.

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

• Strong critical thinking and a strategic approach
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Experience administering or configuring LabWare LIMS or similar systems
• Proven stakeholder engagement and communication capability
• A Bachelor of Science, Information Technology, or equivalent (preferred)
• A commitment to continuous improvement and a positive, proactive attitude.

Our Values at Tatua:

• Co-Operative at the Core: We create shared success for our people, shareholders, customers and community
• Committed to Tomorrow: We encourage innovation to forge our own path for a thriving future
• Everyday Good People: We take pride in doing our best, with care and integrity

Applications close: 19 February 2026

What we offer:

• Subsidised Medical Insurance
• Life, Disability & Income Protection Insurance 
• Development & Training opportunities
• Additional Parental Leave
• Comprehensive Wellbeing Package: Workstation Assessment, Annual Health Screenings, Free Flu Vaccines, EAP Services, Onsite Wellbeing Committee
• Discounted Staff Products
• Free onsite Secure Parking