Medical Imaging Technologist - Unit Charge

North Island - Waikato; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in Hamilton seeks a Unit Charge Medical Imaging Technologist to lead a dedicated imaging team, oversee staff training, maintain imaging protocols, and collaborate with Radiologists, Plastics, Orthopaedics, and GPs.

You will ensure safe, high-quality imaging across clinical areas, guide workflow, mentor MITs, and drive continuous improvement in patient care and service delivery.

Qualifications

• Registration with the relevant professional body and a current Annual Practising Certificate.
• Demonstrated experience in diagnostic radiography, including fluoroscopy and outpatient imaging.
• Proven leadership or supervisory experience in a clinical imaging setting.
• Strong ability to train, mentor, and support MITs.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across clinical disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Lead a dedicated imaging team in delivering safe, high-quality imaging services.
• Oversee staff training, maintain imaging protocols, and drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Radiologists, Clinics, Wards and GPs to coordinate care.
• Guide imaging staff, manage workflow and ensure procedures are clinically appropriate.

Skills

Leadership

Staff training

Communication

Diagnostic radiography

Fluoroscopy

Outpatient imaging

Education

Registration with professional body and Annual Practising Certificate

Job description

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Medical Imaging Technologist - Unit Charge

North Island - Waikato – Hamilton, North Island

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

As a Unit Charge MIT, you will lead a dedicated team in delivering safe and high-quality imaging services across key clinical areas. Your day-to-day will involve overseeing staff training, maintaining imaging protocols, and working closely with teams including Radiologists, Clinics (Plastics, Respiratory, Orthopaedics etc), Wards, and General Practitioners.

You will play a vital role in service delivery by guiding imaging staff, managing workflow, and ensuring all procedures are clinically appropriate, timely, and technically excellent. With your leadership, the imaging team will maintain high standards, support collaborative care, and continue improving outcomes for patients across the board.

About the Service

Our Medical Imaging team (of nearly 50 MITs) deliver diagnostic imaging services across a broad range of specialties. We are a collaborative, multidisciplinary service committed to clinical excellence, patient-centred care, and staff development.

About you

As a Unit Charge MIT, you will bring a combination of technical expertise and leadership experience. You are passionate about safe imaging practice and fostering team development. You will have:

• Registration with the relevant professional body and a current Annual Practising Certificate
• Demonstrated experience in diagnostic radiography, including fluoroscopy and outpatient imaging
• Proven leadership or supervisory experience in a clinical imaging setting
• Strong ability to train, mentor, and support MITs
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across clinical disciplines

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.