Medical Imaging Technologist

• 1.0 FTE permanent full-time position (80 hours per fortnight)

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

We’re on the lookout for a skilled and enthusiastic General Medical Imaging Technologist to join our friendly and supportive Radiology team at Taranaki Base Hospital. If you’re someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, enjoys working as part of a team, and is committed to delivering high-quality clinical care, this could be the perfect role for you.

In this position, you’ll be working across our general department and participating in our on-call roster, which includes weekends, shift work, and call duties. You’ll need to be confident working independently, able to make sound clinical decisions, and remain calm under pressure. We're looking for someone with a genuine passion for general radiology, excellent communication skills, and a flexible, team-focused approach. This role offers the chance to broaden your skill set in a supportive environment that encourages ongoing development, including opportunities to engage in Preliminary Image Evaluation (PIE).

Looking ahead, our department is preparing to move into a brand-new facility set to open in 2025, equipped with state-of-the-art imaging technologies, including general x-ray, CT, ultrasound, and MRI.

With additional satellite sites in Hawera, Stratford, and Waitara, you’ll be joining a dynamic team of around 60 staff members, supported by nine experienced Radiologists.

For information on the salary band and the position description, please click here. 

About the Service 

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Taranaki employs approximately 350 allied health professionals across its services, and we’re growing our inpatient physical health rehabilitation team by 60%.  You will be joining a friendly team that is diverse in skills and experience, a team that welcomes collaboration and that values the contribution of each team member.  Our team provides rehabilitation care across acute and non-acute inpatient wards as part of Allied Health, and we’re happy to support other teams to ensure their success. 

For more information on living and working in Taranaki, click here.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will be an NZ-registered Medical Imaging Technologist and have a current APC, as well as:

• Previous experience working as a Medical Imaging Technologist.
• Excellent technical skills and knowledge.
• Well-developed communication, critical thinking skills and a commitment to family-centred care.
• Capable of working independently and within a small team.
• A strong commitment to quality healthcare.
• Versatile and able to adapt to a constantly changing environment.
• Able to work well within a close team and willing to take part in training students.

Previous experience with emergency work and IV cannulation is desirable but not essential.

About Taranaki 

• Do you want to work for an employer known for their focus on employee wellness? 
• Would you like to work with a passionate and innovative team? 
• Come join us on the slopes of Taranaki Maunga!

New Plymouth was named the most liveable city, for a population between 75,000-150,000, by the International Awards for Liveable Communities 

Taranaki boasts some of New Zealand’s most iconic natural landscapes, like Mt Taranaki and many adventure activities. The rugged and wild coastline is home to more than 12 world-class surf breaks. Taranaki is a place where you can ski and surf on the same day.  For a more relaxing experience, there are many walks (bush, coastal or mountain) as well as   art trails, festivals and award-winning museums and galleries and a thriving café culture.  Click here to read more information about Taranaki. 

Te Whatu Ora Taranaki is a large organisation (2,400 staff) operating in the exciting, changing Health sector to a population of 116,600 people. To learn more about our culture, view the video on our careers page. 

Working at Health New Zealand 

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.   

How to Apply 

To apply, please click “apply now.”  All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 4 May 2025. For further information, please contact Sarah Caswell at Sarah.Caswell @tdhb.org.nz.

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.