Medical Photographer - Fixed Term

• Waikato Hospital
• Full time, 12 months fixed term
• Have the chance to make a significant contribution to the patient care of people in our region, while using your technical skills and knowledge to do so
• Competitive salary, in a rewarding role with regular hours

We are excited to announce an internal opportunity for the position of Medical Photographer. This position is open exclusively to Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora staff only. We invite all eligible employees who are interested in applying to submit an expression of interest to be considered for this role.

About the Role

As a member of the Medical Photography service here at Te Whatu Ora Waikato, you will have a shared accountability to provide comprehensive imaging in a range of inpatient and outpatient settings, to the people of the Waikato Region. These services will be provided in an environment that values people and considers all stakeholder interests, working proactively, while maintaining best practice and supporting innovation. In this role you will work collaboratively with all health professionals to support them in the care of their patients.

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About the Service

The Te Whatu Ora Waikato Medical Photography service aspires to deliver integrated photographic services with an emphasis on excellence, tailored to the unique needs of every service.

About you

You will have:

• Preferably a tertiary qualification in Photographic, Moving Image (Video) or Media Arts
• Extensive photographic experience across many disciplines
• The ability to operate and maintain specialised camera and other specialised imaging devices
• High standards of personal, professional, ethical and institutional behaviour through commitment, loyalty and integrity
• Excellent communication skills to work effectively with healthcare teams and patients
• The composure and mental fortitude to navigate sensitive and distressing situations

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 online” or apply via our Waikato Careers website by clicking here.

All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal before 11:59 pm on 9 November 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Rachael Devey at Rachael.Devey@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

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