Radiologist - Casual

New Zealand Government; Taranaki; On-site; NZD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

CME allowance with remunerated leave

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Taranaki is seeking a casual radiologist to join Taranaki Base Hospital in New Plymouth. You will work within a dynamic team providing general radiology reporting across multiple modalities, supported by a regional digital ecosystem.

The role offers opportunities for subspecialty interests, CPD support, and a focus on work-life balance within a caring, wellbeing‑driven workplace. Applicants must be eligible for MCNZ vocational registration.

Qualifications

• General plain film, ultrasound, CT and MRI reporting required.
• Desirable subspecialty interests include MSK MRI, interventional radiology (no intracranial work), CT colonography, cardiac CT, nuclear medicine.
• Eligible for vocational registration with MCNZ or pathway via recognised post-graduate qualifications from abroad.

Responsibilities

• Report across modalities in a casual radiology role as part of a dynamic team.
• Collaborate with radiologists and MDT and contribute to diagnostic excellence.
• Pursue ongoing professional development and adapt to regional service needs.

Skills

General radiology reporting

Ultrasound

CT

MRI

Interventional radiology

Musculoskeletal MRI

CT colonography

Cardiac CT

Nuclear medicine

Education

Vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ)

Job description

Consultant Radiologist Casual Do you want to work for an employer known for their focus on employees wellbeing, their supportive caring culture and for professional development? Would you like to work in a passionate and innovative team? Come join us in beautiful rural Taranaki Taranaki Base Hospital, New Plymouth Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Taranaki 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

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Taranaki is seeking a casual general radiologist to work in our department at Taranaki Base Hospital. You would be working as part of a dynamic team with radiologists, and a wider MDT. Our teamwork is evolving with the intent that we will become part of providing diagnostic excellence not just for the community of Taranaki, but also to the wider New Zealand community through our data and digital connectivity. As a department we offer:

• General X-ray
• CT
• MRI
• Interventional work
• Angiography
• Ultrasound
• Nuclear Medicine
• Fluoroscopy

All modalities are state of the art, with CT, MRI and ultrasound all upgraded in 2022. An integrated regional RIS/PACS is in use. We recognise the importance of professional development and work life balance and so work together locally and regionally to support this.

About the Team / Service / Location

Click here to view more information about the Department of Radiology. For more information on living and working in Taranaki click here.

About you

You will possess essential skills that include general plain film, ultrasound, CT, and MRI reporting. Desirable skills would include sub‑specialty interest in any of:

• musculoskeletal MRI
• general interventional radiology (no intracranial work)
• CT colonography
• cardiac CT
• nuclear medicine

Ideally you will either hold vocational registration from the Medical Council of New Zealand or be eligible for vocational registration through having appropriate recognised post‑graduate qualifications from another country. Click here to check out the MCNZ website tool for self‑assessment and registration pathways that would allow you to work in New Zealand.

Benefits and Support

• relocation assistance
• generous continuing medical education allowance with remunerated leave

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.