Medical Imaging Technologist - Clinical Practicum Supervisor

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Te Toka Tumai Auckland; Auckland; On-site; NZD 45,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Te Toka Tumai Auckland is seeking a part‑time Medical Imaging Technologist to act as Clinical Practicum Supervisor. You will collaborate with universities to deliver high‑quality clinical placements for MIT students.

You will provide mentorship, coordinate placements across Greenlane, Auckland City Hospital and Starship, and support staff in supervision roles while promoting a safe, equitable learning environment.

Qualifications

• Registered MIT with current APC and essential clinical experience.
• Minimum 5 years post‑graduate clinical experience.
• 2–3 years supervising/teaching students or staff.
• Demonstrated commitment to biculturalism and equitable health outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate student clinical placements across multiple Auckland hospitals.
• Provide hands‑on clinical teaching, supervision, and mentoring.
• Foster a culturally safe learning environment aligned with Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• Support clinical staff in supervision roles and education delivery.
• Collaborate with education partners on student progress and wellbeing.
• Promote clinical excellence, professionalism, and ethical practice.
• Contribute to quality improvement of clinical education programs.

Skills

Teaching and mentoring

Clinical supervision

Strong communication

Adult learning principles

Bicultural capability

Collaboration across teams

Change management

Experience in large acute hospital

Education

Tertiary qualification in Medical Imaging

Annual Practicing Certificate (APC)

Job description

Medical Imaging Technologist - Clinical Practicum Supervisor

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Te Toka Tumai Auckland – Auckland, North Island

• Locations may include Greenlane Clinical Centre, Auckland City Hospital and Starship Childrens Hospital
• Fixed Term, part-time role, Monday to Friday (0.5 FTE) (Approx Dates = 4 Oct 2026 15 Aug 2027)
• Collaborate closely with top universities and clinical teams while enjoying ongoing professional development and a supportive work environment
• Help lead and shape the clinical education of future Medical Imaging Technologists

OPEN TO Health New Zealand Employees only

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

Are you passionate about shaping the future of Medical Imaging? Join Te Toka Tumai Radiology as a Clinical Practicum Supervisor, collaborating with the University of Auckland and Unitec to deliver an exceptional clinical placement experience for Student Medical Imaging Technologists (MITs).

In this vital role, you will provide expert teaching, coaching, and mentorship to MIT students. You will be the bridge between education providers and clinical teams, ensuring students receive supportive, high-quality training that prepares them for a rewarding career in medical imaging.

• Coordinate student clinical placements across Greenlane, Auckland City Hospital, and Starship Childrens Hospital
• Provide hands‑on clinical teaching, supervision, and mentoring to students throughout their training
• Foster a positive, culturally safe learning environment that embraces the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi
• Support and coach clinical staff in their roles as student supervisors, enhancing the quality of education delivery
• Collaborate closely with clinical teams and education partners to address student progress, professionalism, and wellbeing
• Act as a role model of clinical excellence, professionalism, and ethical practice
• Participate in quality initiatives and continuous improvement of clinical education programs

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About the Team/Service

At Te Toka Tumai Auckland, were not just hiring - were building the future. Aotearoas health system is in an exciting period of transformation, underpinned by the vision of Pae Ora / Healthy Futures. Together, were creating a more equitable, accessible, and people‑centred health system that works for everyone.

About you

• Registered Medical Imaging Technologist (MIT) with a current Annual Practicing Certificate.
• Relevant tertiary qualification with at least 5 years post‑graduate clinical experience.
• At least 2-3 years supervising and teaching students or clinical staff.
• Strong commitment to biculturalism and achieving equitable health outcomes for Māori.
• Demonstrated understanding of adult learning principles and evidence‑based practice.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across diverse teams and manage change effectively.
• Experience working in a large acute hospital setting.
• Background in clinical audit and translating evidence into practice.
• Experience with assessment tools, outcome measures, and service improvement.

About the location

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