Consultant General Radiologist - Waikato
Waikato Hospital
Permanent, full-time (80 hours per fortnight)
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced General Radiologist to join our Radiology Department at Waikato Hospital.
In this role, you will provide expert interpretation and reporting across a wide range of imaging modalities, including CT, Ultrasound, and X‑Ray. You’ll work with a diverse mix of complex clinical cases spanning both outpatient and acute general radiology.
You will also contribute to multidisciplinary meetings, support registrar education, and play an active role in maintaining and advancing high clinical standards within the department.
Key responsibilities include:
Reporting radiologic studies
Supervising and teaching registrars
Participating in subspecialty multidisciplinary meetings
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(Please note position descriptions can only be viewed on the Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora - Waikato website.)
About Our Service
Waikato Hospital is a tertiary training hospital and Level 1 Trauma Centre serving the wider Waikato region—one of the busiest in New Zealand. Our Radiology Department performs approximately 200,000 examinations annually, with significant focus on Emergency and Trauma imaging and Oncology.
Located in the heart of Hamilton, the hospital sits within a vibrant, welcoming city known for its reasonable cost of living and easy commute. Hamilton is also ideally positioned for weekend exploration, with Auckland, Tauranga, beaches, and mountain ranges all within easy reach.
Our Radiology Department fosters a supportive, collaborative environment with strong emphasis on professional development and career progression. As one of New Zealand’s largest teaching hospitals, Waikato offers a rich research culture and abundant opportunities for teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
About You
You will bring:
Strong clinical judgement and the ability to make effective decisions under pressure
Confidence using data to support quality improvement, performance, and service growth
Eligibility for registration in the vocational scope of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology with the Medical Council of New Zealand
A subspecialty fellowship (preferred)
About Waikato
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Waikato operates across multiple sites, with Hamilton City as our main campus and several community-based hospitals throughout the region. The Waikato offers exceptional lifestyle variety—whether you enjoy water sports, mountain biking, hiking, or long vineyard lunches, it’s all right on your doorstep.
To discover more about our stunning region, please click here.
As part of the Health NZ, Waikato whānau, you will enjoy:
Learning and development opportunities to support your career growth
Flexible and agile working arrangements, plus access to staff benefits and discount schemes
A range of health and wellbeing services designed to support a healthy, happy workforce
How to Apply
Please apply online as applications are unable to be accepted via email.
If you have any questions about the role and for comprehensive information and support with the MCNZ registration and relocation process, please contact Rachel Spencer, Senior Recruitment Advisor- Rachel.Spencer@tewhatuora.govt.nz
Applications will be reviewed when received, and this position remains open until filled.
Nau mai haere mai - Come join our team!
