Specialist Radiologist - General & Sub Spec

• Waikato Hospital | Hamilton New Zealand
• Permanent, Full-time (80 hours per fortnight)

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About this Role

We’re looking for a skilled and compassionate General Radiologist to join our dedicated Radiology team at Waikato Hospital. This is a meaningful opportunity to contribute to a service that makes a real difference in the lives of our patients and communities.

In this role, you’ll be interpreting and reporting a wide range of complex clinical cases—CT, Ultrasound, X-Ray, and MRI—across both general and acute settings. Sub specialty interests are supported and you will have the opportunity for further development.

You will participate in multidisciplinary meetings and also play a key role in registrar education and help shape the ongoing development of excellence within our department.

Key responsibilities include:

• Reporting radiologic studies with precision and care
• Supervising and mentoring registrars
• Active participation in multidisciplinary team meetings

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About our Team, Service & Location

Waikato Hospital is a tertiary training hospital and Level 1 Trauma Centre, serving one of the busiest regions in Aotearoa New Zealand. Our Radiology Department performs over 200,000 examinations annually, with a strong focus on Emergency, Trauma, and Oncology imaging.

We’re proud of our collaborative and supportive environment—one that fosters professional development, research, and teaching. As one of New Zealand’s largest teaching hospitals, we offer rich opportunities to contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate education, and to be part of a team that values innovation and continuous learning.

Waikato Hospital is in the heart of Hamilton city, a vibrant and welcoming community with a reasonable cost of living and easy commute. Hamilton is handily located within easy reach of other major cities, including Auckland and Tauranga, making it a great base for exploring New Zealand on weekends and holidays.

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About You

You’re someone who brings both expertise and empathy to your work. You’re passionate about delivering high-quality care, and you thrive in a team environment where knowledge is shared and growth is encouraged.

To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

• Proven experience in a wide scope and across all modalities of diagnostic radiology
• Eligibility for registration in the Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology Scope of Practice with the Medical Council of New Zealand
• A subspecialty fellowship or strong interest in developing in a subspeciality are

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

Please click ‘Apply online’ or apply via our Waikato Careers Website by clicking here All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Rachel Spencer Rachel.Spencer@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz.

Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and this position is open until filled.