Consultant Radiologists- Waikato Hospital, NZ!

HAMILTON NEW ZEALAND

• Expressions of Interest Welcome!

• Bring your Sub Spec Radiology Fellowship or Interest

• Grow your career in a challenging and rewarding environment

• Large regional academic hospital, choose city or country living!

About the Role

Bring your radiology expertise to a service where your work genuinely matters. Whether you’re joining us from overseas or moving within Aotearoa, you’ll be supported from day one with registration, immigration, and relocation assistance.

You’ll report a broad mix of CT, Ultrasound, and X‑Ray studies across outpatient and acute settings. As a major tertiary centre and Level 1 Trauma Hospital serving around 750,000 people, Waikato Hospital offers significant clinical variety and the chance to work with complex, rewarding cases.

We welcome radiologists with strong general reporting skills and a subspecialty interest or fellowship. Areas such as breast, neuroradiology, abdo‑pelvic, head and neck imaging and MSK can all be supported. You’ll also contribute to multidisciplinary meetings, registrar teaching, and the ongoing development of high standards within the department.

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About Our Service

Waikato Hospital is one of New Zealand’s busiest tertiary centres, performing around 200,000 radiology examinations each year. Emergency, Trauma, and Oncology imaging are major focus areas, supported by a collaborative, forward‑thinking team.

As one of the country’s largest teaching hospitals, we offer a strong research culture and opportunities to teach at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Professional development is genuinely supported, and you’ll be encouraged to grow your skills and career.

About You

You bring sound clinical judgement, the ability to make effective decisions under pressure, and a commitment to continuous improvement. You value collaboration and are comfortable using data to support quality and performance.
You’ll have:

• Eligibility for registration in the vocational scope of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology with the Medical Council of New Zealand

• Five years of postgraduate radiology training and at least two years of specialist experience

• A subspecialty fellowship or interest

About Waikato and the Wider Region

Waikato Hospital sits in the heart of Hamilton—a friendly, accessible city with a reasonable cost of living and an easy commute. With Auckland, Tauranga, beaches, and mountain ranges all close by, it’s an ideal base for exploring the North Island. The region offers a balanced lifestyle, whether you’re into water sports, mountain biking, hiking, or long vineyard lunches.

Radiologist opportunities are also available across the wider central North Island Midland region—including the Bay of Plenty, Lakes, Gisborne, and Taranaki—each offering its own unique community and lifestyle.

Working for Health New Zealand

When you join Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, you become part of a nationwide organisation committed to supporting your wellbeing and development.

You’ll receive:

• Six weeks annual leave

• Superannuation

• Paid indemnity insurance

• Up to 10 days CME leave and expenses

• Reimbursement of Medical Council fees

• A generous relocation allowance and full support with registration and immigration

• Flexible working options and staff wellbeing services

Ready to Make a Meaningful Move?

If you’re looking for a role where your skills are valued, your development is supported, and your work has real impact, we’d be pleased to hear from you. Join us in Waikato and help shape the future of radiology across our region.

Reach out to me now for a no obligation chat about your options and comprehensive information and support with the MCNZ registration and relocation process!

Rachel Spencer, Senior Recruitment Advisor- Rachel.Spencer@tewhatuora.govt.nz

Start your next chapter here in Aotearoa New Zealand.