Radiologist

New Zealand Government; Taranaki; On-site; NZD 150,000 - 200,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Support for professional development

Generous continuing medical education allowance

Relocation assistance

Job summary

The New Zealand Government is looking for a Consultant Radiologist to join the team at Taranaki Base Hospital in New Plymouth. This casual position involves reporting on various imaging studies including plain film, ultrasound, CT, and MRI, as well as providing some interventional work.

You will have the opportunity to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and leverage state-of-the-art imaging modalities upgraded in 2022. Ideal candidates will have vocational registration and essential skills in general imaging reporting.

Qualifications

• Essential skills include reporting on general plain film, ultrasound, CT and MRI.
• Desirable interests in musculoskeletal MRI, interventional work, cardiac CT, or nuclear medicine.
• Eligibility for registration through postgraduate qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Reporting on general plain film, ultrasound, CT and MRI studies.
• Providing interventional work and angiography as required.
• Delivering imaging services to support patient care.

Skills

General plain film reporting

Ultrasound reporting

CT reporting

MRI reporting

Interventional radiology

Education

Vocational registration from the Medical Council of New Zealand

Tools

CT

MRI

Ultrasound

Job description

Consultant Radiologist (Casual) – Taranaki Base Hospital, New Plymouth

About the Role

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Taranaki is seeking a casual general radiologist to work in our department at Taranaki Base Hospital. You will work as part of a dynamic team with radiologists and a wider multidisciplinary team, contributing to diagnostic excellence for the community of Taranaki and the wider New Zealand community through data and digital connectivity.

Key Responsibilities

• Reporting on general plain film, ultrasound, CT and MRI studies.
• Providing interventional work and angiography as required.
• Delivering fluoroscopy and other imaging services to support patient care.
• Collaborating with the multidisciplinary team to achieve high‑quality outcomes.

Clinical Modalities

• General X‑ray
• CT
• MRI
• Interventional work (incl. angiography)
• Ultrasound
• Nuclear Medicine
• Fluoroscopy

Qualifications & Experience

• Essential skills: general plain film, ultrasound, CT and MRI reporting.
• Desirable sub‑specialty interests: musculoskeletal MRI; general interventional radiology (no intracranial work); CT colonography; cardiac CT; or nuclear medicine.
• Vocational registration from the Medical Council of New Zealand or eligibility for registration through recognised postgraduate qualifications from another country.

Additional Information

All modalities are state of the art, with CT, MRI and ultrasound upgraded in 2022. An integrated regional RIS/PACS is in use. Staff receive support for professional development and work‑life balance, including relocation assistance, a generous continuing medical education allowance and remunerated leave.

EEO Statement

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora embraces a diverse and inclusive workforce including Māori, Pacific, disabled and rainbow communities. We welcome applications from all eligible candidates.