Radiation Therapist

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning & development

Flexible working

Generous annual leave

Staff discounts

Wellbeing services

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Waikato invites applications for a Radiation Therapist to join our team in Hamilton. The role focuses on simulating, imaging, planning and delivering advanced radiotherapy within a Varian environment, including SABR/SRT techniques.

We offer a permanent, full-time contract with development opportunities, a supportive multidisciplinary team and access to comprehensive health and wellbeing services. NZ MRTB registration is required.

Qualifications

• Registration and current practising certificate as a Radiation Therapist with NZ MRTB.
• Broad radiation therapy knowledge and experience.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Simulate, CT, plan and treat using SABR and SRT techniques.
• Develop and maintain clinical guidelines for techniques.
• Educate patients on treatment side effects.
• Collaborate with patient, whanau and health professionals to maintain high-quality care.

Skills

Radiation therapy knowledge

Communication skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

NZ MRTB registration

Tools

Varian Eclipse

TrueBeam

Halcyon

Hypersight

Job description

• Permanent contract, Full time 40 hours per week
• Salary as per Radiation Therapist Collective Agreement + Kiwisaver

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

Our team of Radiation Therapists are the core of our RT department; they use their specialised knowledge to make the impossible possible and position patients in a way that blends comfort with reproducibility. They provide specific care to patients throughout the course of treatment and education on the management of treatment related side effects. They are also a constant source of support, for both our team and patients

This is a great opportunity for the right candidate and we are searching for that special RT who is looking to join us and make this exciting step in their career; see what a day in the life of a Waikato Radiation Therapist is like here .

Key responsibilities:

• Ability to simulate, CT, plan and treat a wide range of treatment techniques including SABR and SRT treatments.
• Maintain and develop clinical guidelines for various techniques in alignment with site‑specific working groups.
• Provide specific care to patients throughout the course of their treatment and educate patients on the management of treatment related side effects
• Maintain a high level of patient care involving communication and collaboration with the patient, whanau, and other health professionals.
• Role highlight Building your personal and professional development.

About our Service

The Waikato Regional Cancer Centre is located in the city of Hamilton, New Zealand. This unit serves a population of approximately 850,000 and has approximately 120 staff. We are comprised of an Oncology Department (which includes Radiation Therapy and Chemotherapy outpatient treatment areas), an Inpatient Ward, Palliative Care Service and a Haematology Outpatient Department.

Our RT department centre is an all Varian environment (Eclipse, TrueBeam, Halcyon with Hypersight, Bravos) and delivers advanced treatment techniques, including SABR, IGRT and HyperArc SRT.

About you

Our ideal candidate will:

• Possess a wide range of radiation therapy knowledge gathered over time practicing as a radiation therapist.
• Have self‑awareness and maturity when dealing with complex situations.
• Have a high level of emotional intelligence and ability to connect and communicate knowledge with people.
• Perform well under pressure and able to prioritise and problem solve independently.
• Have a commitment towards excellence and quality in radiation therapy technique and patient care.
• Have registration and current practising certificate (without restrictions) as a Radiation Therapist with the New Zealand MRTB.

What does Te Whatu Ora, Waikato offer you?

Located in the heart of the mighty Waikato, Te Whatu Ora Waikato operates over a number of sites, Hamilton City our main campus and smaller community‑based hospitals across our region. Hamilton City has easy access to beaches and mountains, so if your interests range from a host of water sports, mountain biking to vineyard lunches, the area has something for you right on your doorstep. To discover more about our stunning area, please click here .

• As part of our TWO family, youll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile working opportunities alongside your TWO benefits of generous annual leave entitlement and access to TWO staff discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

• Were committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity within our Te Whatu Ora family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59 pm on 1 November 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Rachael Devey at [e-mail]

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.

Job details

Job Reference:

Job Reference: WAI32883

Location:

North Island - Waikato - Hamilton

Job type:

Job type: Permanent Full time

Expertise:

Clinical - Technical - Radiation Therapist / Therapeutic Radiographer