Medical Imaging Technologist - Unit Charge

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

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Waikato Hospital is seeking a Unit Charge MIT to lead a dedicated imaging team, delivering safe, high-quality diagnostic imaging across core clinical areas. You will oversee staff training, maintain imaging protocols, and collaborate with radiologists, clinics, wards, and GPs to ensure timely, clinically appropriate imaging.

Registration and APC, strong leadership, and skilled communication are essential to drive service improvement and patient outcomes in our

Qualifications

• Registration with the relevant professional body and a current APC.
• Proven diagnostic radiography experience, including fluoroscopy and outpatient imaging.
• Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience in a clinical imaging setting.
• Strong training, mentoring, and collaboration skills across clinical teams.
• Excellent communication and teamwork across radiology and clinical disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Lead imaging staff and oversee training programs to ensure high standards.
• Maintain imaging protocols and ensure clinical appropriateness.
• Oversee workflow and coordinate with radiologists, clinics, wards, and GPs.
• Support service delivery and continuous improvement in patient outcomes.

Skills

Diagnostic radiography

Leadership

Training & mentoring

Communication

Collaboration across disciplines

Education

Registration with professional body

Annual Practising Certificate

Tools

Fluoroscopy

Outpatient imaging

Imaging protocols

Job description

Waikato HospitalPermanent, Full timeHealth 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.

• 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.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Rachael Devey at [e-mail]