Diagnostic Imaging Medical Physicist

New Zealand Government; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in Christchurch seeks a qualified Diagnostic Imaging Medical Physicist to join the Medical Physics and Bioengineering team. You will apply specialist knowledge across imaging and therapy to support safe, high-quality patient care and contribute to QA, protection and theranostics programs.

You will also teach and mentor registrars and students, participate in workforce development, and help maintain ISO 9001 quality processes.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification in medical physics and ACPSEM registration.
• Knowledge of diagnostic imaging physics, QA and radiation safety.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication across teams.
• Interest in education, training and professional development.
• Commitment to quality management and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert medical physics advice for imaging and therapy.
• Contribute to Radiology QA, Radiation Protection and theranostics programs.
• Support non-ionising radiation safety including UV, laser and ultrasound QA.
• Participate in education, supervising registrars and students.
• Contribute to ISO 9001 quality system improvements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Postgraduate qualification in medical physics

ACPSEM registration (Diagnostic Imaging Medical Physics)

Job description

Christchurch Hospital | Canterbury | [Permanent, full-time/part-time]

• Join a specialised medical physics team supporting advanced diagnostic imaging, radiation safety and emerging therapy services.
• Apply your expertise across a diverse clinical portfolio, with opportunities to contribute to quality improvement, education and research.
• Enjoy professional development opportunities and an outstanding lifestyle in Ōtautahi Christchurch, with beaches, mountains and outdoor adventures on your doorstep.

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

We are seeking a qualified Diagnostic Imaging Medical Physicist with ACPSEM registration in Diagnostic Imaging Medical Physics (Radiology) to join our specialised Medical Physics and Bioengineering team at Christchurch Hospital.

This is an opportunity to apply your specialist knowledge across a varied clinical portfolio, providing expert medical physics advice and services that support safe, effective and high-quality patient care.

You will contribute to our Radiology Quality Assurance Service, Radiation Protection Service, and Theranostics and radiopharmaceutical therapy programme.

Your responsibilities will also extend to non-ionising radiation safety, including UV therapy, laser safety and ultrasound imaging quality assurance.

Where required, training and professional development will be available to help you develop your expertise in these areas.

Alongside clinical service delivery, you will play an important role in education and workforce development.

This includes teaching and training medical, scientific, technical and allied health professionals; supervising and mentoring ACPSEM registrars; and supporting students and trainees undertaking clinical placements, research projects and professional development activities.

You will also contribute to continuous quality improvement, supporting the maintenance and development of processes within our ISO 9001-certified quality management system.

About the Team/Service/Location

Based at Christchurch Hospital, you will work within a specialised team providing medical physics and bioengineering expertise across multiple clinical disciplines.

The breadth of the service offers the opportunity to collaborate with a range of clinical and technical professionals while contributing to the safe and effective use of imaging and therapy technologies.

Christchurch offers an enviable balance of professional opportunity and lifestyle.

From the Port Hills and Banks Peninsula to the Canterbury foothills and Southern Alps, there are countless opportunities to enjoy the outdoors, alongside a vibrant city, beautiful beaches and a welcoming community.

About You

• A relevant postgraduate qualification in medical physics and ACPSEM registration in Diagnostic Imaging Medical Physics (Radiology).
• Knowledge of diagnostic imaging physics, quality assurance and radiation safety principles.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• An interest in education, training and professional development, including supporting registrars, students and other health professionals.
• A commitment to quality management, continuous improvement and maintaining high professional standards.

Experience or an interest in non-ionising radiation safety, including UV therapy, laser safety and ultrasound imaging quality assurance, would be advantageous. Support and training will be available where required.

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 serve our communities.

We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled and rainbow communities.