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Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in New Plymouth is seeking a General Medical Imaging Technologist with MRI focus to join our radiology department. The role is permanent up to 80 hours per fortnight and based across multiple sites.
You will work in a supportive team, participate in an on-call roster including weekends, and make sound clinical decisions under pressure. NZ registration and annual practising certificate are essential.
MRI MIT 0.8 FTE 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 Permanent up to 80 hours per fortnight role, based in New Plymouth across multiple sites. Join our dynamic team at Health New Zealand in New Plymouth! We are currently looking for a skilled General Medical Imaging Technologist to join our friendly and supportive radiology department at Taranaki Base Hospital. If you thrive in a collaborative environment, value teamwork, and excel at delivering top-notch clinical outcomes, this role is perfect for you. As part of our team, you will play a vital role in promoting the health, well-being, and independence of our community. This position involves working in our general department and participating in our on-call roster, which includes weekends, shifts, and call duties. You should be confident working autonomously and possess the ability to make sound clinical decisions, even in high-pressure situations. We are seeking applicants who have a passion for MRI, who are flexible, positive team players with excellent communication skills. If you are enthusiastic and patient-focused, we welcome you to be a part of our team. By joining us, you will have the opportunity to broaden your skill set in a supportive team environment. In addition, we are excited to announce that we will be moving into our new building at the end of June 2026 where we will have a Siemens Sola and a Siemens Altea. Our facilities in New Plymouth include advanced imaging technologies such as general x-ray, CT, ultrasound, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, Interventional radiography, fluoroscopy and more.
With satellite sites in Hawera, Stratford, and Waitara, you will have the chance to work alongside a team of around 60 staff members, supported by experienced Radiologists. This position will commence as soon as possible.
Don’t miss this opportunity to grow your career and make a difference in the healthcare community.
At Te Whatu Ora Taranaki we are committed to recognising the value our people bring to our organisation within a supportive team of healthcare professionals that provide comprehensive care to our patients. We believe having workforce that is diverse and inclusive, we are a pro-equity Health Organisation, and this means that we will be better positioned to understand and serve our community.
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.
Applications must be submitted by 19 October 2026.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Sarah Caswell, Radiology Manager Sarah.Caswell@tdhb.org.nz