Consultant Radiologist - Wellington Hospital (Permanent/Fixed Term)

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley; Wellington; On-site; NZD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

The New Zealand Government is seeking Radiologists for expanding services at Wellington Regional Hospital and Kenepuru Hospital. This role emphasizes timely imaging and equity of access while introducing advanced technologies.

Responsibilities include supervising imaging, participating in fluoroscopy procedures, and teaching radiology trainees. Candidates should be vocationally registered with MCNZ I and have specialties like cardiac or interventional radiology.

Join a diverse multidisciplinary team committed to professional growth and regional collaboration with a focus on equity for all.

Qualifications

• Vocationally registered in Radiology with the Medical Council of New Zealand.
• Sub-specialty experience in various areas like cardiac imaging or paediatrics is valued.
• Ability to provide high-quality teaching and support to trainees.

Responsibilities

• Reporting and supervising imaging lists (CT, MRI, Ultrasound).
• Participation in fluoroscopy procedures as appropriate.
• Leading clinical meetings and liaising with referring clinicians.

Skills

Radiology expertise

Teaching ability

Team collaboration

Education

Vocationally registered in Radiology with MCNZ

FRANZCR or equivalent qualification

Job description

About the role

Radiology service at Wellington Regional Hospital and Kenepuru Hospital is expanding to meet growing demand. We are seeking additional Radiologists to support the enlarged service and contribute to a team that delivers high‑quality, timely imaging while promoting equity of access. Our service will introduce Photon Counting CT scanners early in 2026, enhancing cardiac, neuro, vascular and paediatric diagnostics.

Clinical responsibilities

• Reporting and supervising imaging lists (CT, MRI, Ultrasound)
• Participation in fluoroscopy procedures as appropriate to the specialty
• Leading and contributing to clinical meetings/Multi‑Disciplinary Meetings (MDMs) and liaising with referring clinicians
• Teaching and supervision of radiology trainees (RANZCR years1–5)
• Participation in the diagnostic radiology on‑call roster as appropriate

Qualifications and experience

• Vocationally registered in Radiology with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ); FRANZCR or equivalent qualification
• Sub‑specialty experience or interest in cardio‑thoracic, cardiac imaging, MSK, paediatrics, breast, or interventional radiology is highly valued
• Ability to provide high‑quality teaching and support to radiology registrars, registrars from other services and medical students where required
• Demonstrated collegial working relationships with multidisciplinary teams

Location and team

Wellington Regional Hospital, Kenepuru Hospital and affiliated centres. Our multidisciplinary team includes Consultant Radiologists, Registrars, MITs and Sonographers, with a strong emphasis on teaching, professional growth and regional collaboration.

Equal opportunity and diversity

Health New Zealand / Te Whatu Ora is committed to equal employment opportunity, embraces diversity and welcomes applications from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations and disability. We are a pro‑equity health organisation with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples and the Disability Community.