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Nau mai, haere mai ki Te Whatu Ora Taranaki

Taranaki Whanui He Rohe Oranga - Taranaki Together, A Healthy Community

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

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

Join our dynamic team at Health New Zealand in New Plymouth! We are currently looking for a skilled General Medical Imaging Technologist 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.

As part of our team, you will play a vital role in promoting the health, well-being, and independence of our community. This position involves working in our general department and participating in our on-call roster, which includes weekends, shifts, and call duties. You should be confident working autonomously and possess the ability to make sound clinical decisions, even in high-pressure situations.

We are seeking applicants who have a passion for MRI, who are flexible, positive team players with excellent communication skills. If you are enthusiastic and patient-focused, we welcome you to be a part of our team. By joining us, you will have the opportunity to broaden your skill set in a supportive team environment.

In addition, we are excited to announce that we will be moving into our new building at the end of June 2026 where we will 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.

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!

Please click here to view the job description.

Moū - 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
• 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.

Te Kaupapa Mission

Improving, promoting, protecting and caring for the health and wellbeing of the people of Taranaki.

We are looking for people that share our vision by providing the best care for our people and our community. We have a responsibility to see the whole picture, the whole community, in terms of health and to support everyone working in Taranaki to do the best job they can in a world of constant change.

Taranaki - A place like no other

Taranaki boasts some of New Zealands 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 in 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 caf culture. Click here to read more information about Taranaki.

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E pā ana ki a tatou - About us

At Te Whatu Ora Taranaki we are committed to recognising the value our people bring to our organisation within a supportive team of healthcare professionals that provide comprehensive care to our patients.

We believe having workforce that is diverse and inclusive, we are a pro-equity Health Organisation, and this means that we will be better positioned to understand and serve our community.

When you choose to work with us, we will offer you:

A comprehensive orientation and induction to our organisation and your department

Access to clinical training and education

Up to date facilities:

Project Maunga - our New Facilities currently under construction check this out on our website www.tdhb.org/maunga.shtml

Opportunities to participate on local project and regional collaboration teams

Professional development

We would love to hear from you! - Join us!

Applications Close: Tuesday 30 June 2026

Ma tini, ma mano, ka rapa te whai l By joining together, we will succeed

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 Tuesday 30 June 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Leonie Bullock MRI team leader -Leonie.Bullock@tdhb.org.nz or Sarah Caswell, Radiology Manager 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.