MRI Technologist

Location: Hawke’s Bay Hospital

Service: Radiology Services

Contract: Permanent, Full-time/Part-time positions available

About the role

Hawke’s Bay Hospital MRI department is looking for qualified MRI MIT (MRI Diagnostic Radiographer) who is keen to join a motivated, innovative and forward-thinking MRI department. The successful candidate will be working in a collegial and supportive environment that will enable them to hone their MRI skills as part of a regional hospital service provider.

Successful candidates will be part of a high performing team that nurtures personal development, job satisfaction and individual growth.

The role is based mainly in the MRI department and requires participation in the MRI shift roster. This includes weekend shifts (8am-430pm) and occasional evening (till 8pm) shifts.

About the Team/Service/Location 

Currently the department has a 1.5T GE Signa HDxt scanner upgraded to software v.MR30. 

By November 2025 we will have installed a second scanner - 1.5T GE Artist v.MR30. 

We provide a wide range of scanning services, with a focus on delivering acute and in-patient scans in a fast fast-paced, high acuity clinical environment where timely diagnostics are critical. This includes emergency, paediatric, geriatric, ICU and oncology imaging. We are also planning to commence a Cardiac MRI service in 2026.

The work is rewarding and sometimes challenging where adapting technique offers the ability to apply your skills and knowledge to provide positive outcomes for our patients. Additional training and support will be given if the successful candidate has no previous experience of these imaging techniques.

We are a friendly, dynamic team that is growing and have a proven, successful training programme for MRI MIT trainees and encourage MIT students to spend time with us.

About you

We are looking for:

• An MIT who holds an MRI scope of practice ( NZ MRTB)
• A good team player, friendly and approachable, flexible, able to work under pressure and communicate well with others.
• Able to work autonomously and independently and demonstrate critical thinking.
• Engaged in continued professional development and have a passion for the role

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 learn more about the role, please click HERE  apply please click - apply now. - All applications must be submitted through our online careers - portal by Date. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Nicola Cornes or Angela Fuller

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