Army - Reserve Radiographer

Defence Technology Agency; New Zealand; Hybrid; NZD 50,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay rate

4% Kiwisaver contribution

Increased remuneration on promotion

Job summary

The Defence Technology Agency is seeking a Radiographer for the New Zealand Army. In this role, you will interface with medical teams in both civilian and military settings, ensuring top-notch patient care in challenging environments.

Applicants must be registered with the NZ Medical Imaging Technologist Board and ideally have two years of trauma-focused experience. The position offers competitive hourly rates and a focus on professional development.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old by the time you graduate from the recruit course.
• Registered with the New Zealand Medical Imaging Technologist Board.
• Current resuscitation qualification as per NZ Resuscitation Council guidelines.
• Ideally two years post-graduate experience with a trauma focus.

Responsibilities

• Function and interface with multidisciplinary medical personnel.
• Work as part of the Diagnostic Section in surgical facilities.
• Maintain clinical competency and professional relationships.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Diagnostic imaging competence

Trauma experience

Education

Medical Imaging qualification

Current resuscitation qualification

Job description

Responsibilities

As a Radiographer in the New Zealand Army you will function and interface with multidisciplinary medical personnel in both civilian‑based hospital and military field hospital environments. You will work as part of the Diagnostic Section within a miniature surgical facility, functioning and interacting with a small multi‑skilled, emergency‑focussed team specifically prepared to work in mobile tented surgical scenarios or on board the surgical facility on the ship HMNZS CANTERBURY, often in austere and hostile environments, under military operational conditions. The NZ Army primarily only requires plain film diagnostic imaging. However, from time to time the Army will require advice from other radiographic specialties. Therefore it is essential that the Radiographer Officer maintains their own clinical competency and professional relationships with external agencies to provide safe, best‑practice within this environment.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old by the time you graduate from the recruit course.
• Must be currently registered with the New Zealand Medical Imaging Technologist Board and be in possession of a yearly practising certificate.
• Must hold a current resuscitation qualification, as per New Zealand Resuscitation Council guidelines (minimum intermediate standard).
• Ideally you will have two years post‑graduate experience with a trauma focus.

Benefits

As a Reservist you are paid on an hourly rate rather than a salary. Pay rates depend on the role you are in and your rank; your pay will increase as you move through the ranks. As an Army Reserve soldier, the minimum remuneration you will be paid is a daily rate, including holiday pay. The NZDF also pays 4% Kiwisaver on top of your personal contribution. Your remuneration will increase on promotion and seniority.