Consultant Radiologists- Waikato Hospital, NZ

New Zealand Government; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Six weeks annual leave

Relocation assistance

Registration support

Professional development support

Job summary

Waikato Hospital, part of Health NewZealand|TeWhatuOra, is seeking a radiologist to cover CT, Ultrasound and X‑Ray across outpatient and acute settings. You will join a major tertiary centre with a focus on teaching and multidisciplinary collaboration.

We welcome radiologists with strong general reporting skills and a subspecialty fellowship or interest. The role offers support for registration, immigration, and relocation, plus development opportunities within a forward-thinking team.

Qualifications

• Eligibility for registration in the vocational scope of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology with the Medical Council of New Zealand
• Five years of postgraduate radiology training and at least two years of specialist experience
• A subspecialty fellowship or interest

Responsibilities

• Report CT, Ultrasound and X‑Ray studies across outpatient and acute settings.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary meetings, registrar teaching, and development of high standards within the department.

Education

Eligibility for registration in the vocational scope of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology

Five years of postgraduate radiology training

Job description

About the Role

Bring your radiology expertise to a service where your work genuinely matters. Whether you are joining us from overseas or moving within Aotearoa, you’ll be supported from day one with registration, immigration, and relocation assistance. You will report a broad mix of CT, Ultrasound and X‑Ray studies across outpatient and acute settings. As a major tertiary centre and Level 1 Trauma Hospital serving over a million people, Waikato Hospital offers significant clinical variety and the chance to work with complex, rewarding cases. We welcome radiologists with strong general reporting skills and a subspecialty interest or fellowship. Areas such as breast, neuroradiology, abdominopelvic, head and neck imaging and MSK can all be supported. You will also contribute to multidisciplinary meetings, registrar teaching, and the ongoing development of high standards within the department.

About Our Service

Waikato Hospital is one of NewZealand’s busiest tertiary centres, performing around 200,000 radiology examinations each year. Emergency, Trauma and Oncology imaging are major focus areas, supported by a collaborative, forward‑thinking team. As one of the country’s largest teaching hospitals, we offer a strong research culture and opportunities to teach at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Professional development is genuinely supported, and you’ll be encouraged to grow your skills and career.

About You

You bring sound clinical judgement, the ability to make effective decisions under pressure, and a commitment to continuous improvement. You value collaboration and are comfortable using data to support quality and performance. You will have:

• Eligibility for registration in the vocational scope of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology with the Medical Council of NewZealand
• Five years of postgraduate radiology training and at least two years of specialist experience
• A subspecialty fellowship or interest

About Waikato and the Wider Region

Waikato Hospital sits in the heart of Hamilton, a friendly, accessible city with a reasonable cost of living and an easy commute. With Auckland, Tauranga, beaches and mountain ranges all close by, it’s an ideal base for exploring the North Island. The region offers a balanced lifestyle, whether you’re into water sports, mountain biking, hiking or long vineyard lunches. Radiologist opportunities are also available across the wider central North Island Midland region including the Bay of Plenty, Lakes, Gisborne and Taranaki, each offering its own unique community and lifestyle.

Working for Health NewZealand

When you join Health NewZealand|TeWhatuOra, you become part of a nationwide organisation committed to supporting your wellbeing and development. You will receive:

• Six weeks annual leave
• Superannuation
• Paid indemnity insurance
• Up to 10 days CME leave and expenses
• Reimbursement of Medical Council fees
• A generous relocation allowance and full support with registration and immigration
• Flexible working options and staff wellbeing services

Contact

Rachel Spencer, Senior Recruitment Advisor – [e-mail]