Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist (MRI) - Casual

New Zealand Government; Auckland; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is seeking experienced MRI Technologists to join a casual workforce across Auckland City Hospital, Greenlane Clinical Centre, and Starship Children’s Hospital. You will support MRI services with four advanced scanners and provide high‑quality diagnostic imaging in a flexible roster.

Shifts are rostered between 7:00am and 8:30pm, Monday to Sunday, across multiple sites to meet service needs.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the New Zealand Medical Radiation Technologists Board.
• Current Annual Practising Certificate (APC) required.
• Demonstrated MRI scanning experience in a clinical environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• A commitment to delivering safe, high‑quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Support MRI services across Auckland City Hospital, Greenlane Clinical Centre and Starship Children's Hospital.
• Contribute to high‑quality diagnostic imaging in a casual, flexible roster.
• Operate across multiple MRI scanners and adapt to patient needs.

Skills

Registration with NZ Medical Radiation

Annual Practising Certificate (APC)

MRI scanning experience

Communication skills

Teamwork in multidisciplinary settings

Commitment to patient safety

Job description

Flexible casual work across multiple Auckland sites

Join a collaborative, high-performing radiology team

Make a real impact in patient care using advanced MRI technology

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 experienced MRI Technologists to join our casual workforce, supporting MRI services across Auckland City Hospital, Greenlane Clinical Centre, and Starship Children's Hospital. This is an excellent opportunity for qualified MRI professionals seeking flexibility while working within one of New Zealand's largest and most advanced tertiary healthcare environments. As a casual team member, you will contribute to the delivery of high-quality diagnostic imaging services that play a critical role in patient diagnosis, treatment planning, and ongoing care.

Our MRI service operates across four state-of-the-art scanners:

• 1.5T Siemens Sola - Auckland City Hospital: cardiac imaging and a mix of inpatient and outpatient examinations
• 3T Siemens Vida - Auckland City Hospital: primarily acute and inpatient imaging
• 3T Siemens Skyra - Greenlane Clinical Centre: outpatient imaging services
• 3T Siemens Skyra - Starship Children's Hospital: paediatric imaging, with some adult examinations

As part of our casual pool, you will be offered shifts based on service requirements and your availability. Shifts may be rostered between 7:00am and 8:30pm, Monday to Sunday.

For more information, find the position description here.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to work within a leading tertiary and teaching hospital environment, supported by highly skilled clinicians and advanced imaging technology.

Our Radiology services support a diverse patient population across acute, inpatient, outpatient, paediatric, women's health and specialist services throughout Auckland.

Radiology services are provided across:

• Auckland City Hospital
• Starship Children's Hospital
• Greenlane Clinical Centre
• National Women's Health

Our multidisciplinary workforce includes Medical Imaging Technologists, MRI Technologists, Nuclear Medicine Technologists, Radiologists, Nurses and Clerical staff, all working together to deliver safe, timely and high-quality imaging services.

About You

We are looking for experienced and adaptable MRI Technologists who thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about delivering exceptional patient care. You will be comfortable working across a range of clinical settings and patient groups and demonstrate a strong commitment to quality, safety and continuous improvement. You will be available to work across: Auckland City Hospital (Adult Radiology)Starship Children's Hospital (Paediatric Radiology)Greenlane Clinical Centre (Outpatient Radiology)

Important Skills

• Current registration with the New Zealand Medical Radiation Technologists Board
• Current Annual Practising Certificate (APC)
• Demonstrated MRI scanning experience in a clinical environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• A commitment to delivering safe, high-quality patient care

Working at Health New Zealand

At Te Toka Tumai Auckland, we’re not just hiring, we’re building the future. Aotearoa’s health system is undergoing significant transformation, guided by the vision of Pae Ora - Healthy Futures. We are committed to creating a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all people, including Māori, Pacific Peoples, disabled people, and people from diverse backgrounds.

About the location

Auckland is New Zealand’s largest city and offers an exceptional lifestyle, combining world-class healthcare, vibrant cultural experiences, stunning coastlines and easy access to outdoor recreation.

For more information on living and working in Auckland click here.