MRI Team Leader

· MRI Team Leader

· Permanent up to 80 hours per fortnight role, based in New Plymouth across multiple sites.

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

Join our dynamic team at Health New Zealand in New Plymouth! We are currently looking for an MRI Team leader to join our friendly and supportive radiology department at Taranaki Base Hospital. If you thrive in a collaborative environment, value teamwork, and excel at delivering top-notch clinical outcomes, this role is perfect for you.

Join our dedicated Radiology team and take on a leadership role where your expertise truly matters. As our MRI Team Leader, you’ll help shape a service that supports the health, well‑being, and independence of our community every single day.

We’re looking for someone with a genuine passion for MRI—an enthusiastic, patient‑focused professional who brings flexibility, positivity, and excellent communication skills. If you thrive as part of a supportive team and enjoy guiding others to perform at their best, you’ll feel right at home with us.

In this role, you’ll lead a skilled MRI team within our Radiology Department and participate in our on‑call roster, which includes weekends, shifts, and call duties. You’ll bring confidence, clarity, and sound clinical judgement, even when the pressure is on.

By joining us, you’ll have the opportunity to broaden your skill set, grow your leadership capabilities, and contribute to a service that makes a real difference.

If this sounds like the next step you’ve been looking for, we’d love to welcome you to our team.

Don't miss this opportunity to grow your career and make a difference in the healthcare community. Apply now to be a part of our innovative team at Health New Zealand!

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About the Team/Service/ Location

We are excited to announce that we have recently moved into our new building where we have a Siemens Sola and a Siemens Altea. Our facilities in New Plymouth include advanced imaging technologies such as general x-ray, CT, ultrasound, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, Interventional radiography, fluoroscopy and more. With satellite sites in Hawera, Stratford, and Waitara, you will have the chance to work alongside a team of around 60 staff members, supported by experienced Radiologists. This position will commence as soon as possible. For more information on living and working in Taranaki click here

About you

To be successful in this role you will be required to have/be: -

• NZ registration and a current annual practising certificate
• Excellent technical skills and knowledge
• Leadership skills.
• 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 be willing to take part in training students. You must be happy to work with trainees and aid in their education and progression to being fully qualified. The successful applicant must be highly organised with a strong focus on patient care.

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 Friday 14 August 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact 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.

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.