Radiologist

JobSpace; Napier; On-site; NZD 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in Gisborne, NZ seeks a radiologist to interpret exams, triage imaging requests, and consult with clinicians. The role involves 70% clinical duties with 30% non-clinical responsibilities, and participation in the on-call roster (one in four nights).

Light teaching of house officers is included. The successful candidate will join a collaborative radiology team, contribute to developing imaging services, and help establish a new imaging research centre at Gisborne

Qualifications

• Applicants are expected to have a general scope of radiologist skills including ultrasound, MRI and CT.
• Time is split with 70% clinical responsibilities and 30% non-clinical.
• Participation in the on call roster (at home call one in four nights).
• There are opportunities to teach local medical and surgical house officers and radiology registrars.

Responsibilities

• Interpret exams, triage and protocol imaging requests.
• Consult with referring clinicians and support radiology staff.
• Teach house officers and registrars within the Midlands Region.

Skills

Ultrasound

MRI

CT imaging

On-call duties

Teaching

Education

MCNZ Vocational registration

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

A Radiologist role in Gisborne, NZ, offers the chance to make a meaningful impact in a diverse community while enjoying a supportive work environment, excellent work-life balance, and a stunning coastal lifestyle

Join our team as a Radiologist in Gisborne, NZ, and enjoy a rewarding role with a competitive salary, relocation support, professional development opportunities, a supportive team, and an unbeatable coastal lifestyle with excellent work-life balance

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

Applicants are expected to have a general scope of radiologist skills including ultrasound, MRI and CT. The Department is hospital based and provides a mix of inpatient, emergency and outpatient imaging for a community of approximately 47,000 people. Time is split with 70% clinical responsibilities and 30% non-clinical. It is expected that you will also participate in the on call roster which is currently an `at home call one in four nights.

Day to day responsibilities include interpreting exams, triaging and protocoling imaging requests, consulting with referring clinicians, and supporting the radiology technology staff. Light intervention and mammography are optional. There are opportunities to teach local medical and surgical house officers as well as radiology registrars within the Midlands Region

We are looking to receive applications from people who are keen to work in a partnership with our Head of Department and other team members to develop new imaging services and work on continuous improvement within our Radiology Department

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to be part of a new era at Gisborne Hospital with the commencement of a state-of-the-art medical imaging research centre based at the hospital. The Mātai Medical Research Institute centre focuses on mild traumatic brain injury, among other things, and could make Gisborne a world-leading centre in MRI

About the Team/Service/Location

Radiologists at Te Whatu Ora Tairawhiti make a difference in a small community, staff a modern radiology department, see unbelievable pathology, value quality over profits, and have a great work-life balance

The radiology service at Te Whatu Ora Tairawhiti is a small, dynamic team looking to employ a suitably qualified Radiologist. This role will work collaboratively and cohesively with the radiology team to provide effective services for the Tairawhiti region

About You

To be successful you must have the following Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) Vocational registration in the Scope of Practice of Diagnostic and interventional radiology or be an overseas trained Radiologist eligible for MCNZ registration under the Special Scope of Practice Locum Tenens category

As a part of NZ medical registration application, you will be required to provide source verification of your qualifications. For more information about the registration process and source verification of qualifications (EPIC), please click here

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