Staff medical Imaging Technologist at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua MidCentral, Manawatu / Whanganui

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Medical Imaging Technologist (MIT)
• Palmerston North Hospital
• Temporary – Part time

Join a friendly, skilled team at Palmerston North Hospital where no two days are the same. This temporary MIT role offers variety, professional growth, and the chance to make a real impact in a supportive teaching environment.

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

We are seeking a qualified and experienced Medical Imaging Technologist for a temporary part-time position within Medical Imaging, Palmerston North Hospital to cover a secondment from March 2026-March 2028.  The position includes rotation through all shifts and provides coverage for General X-Ray, Theatre, ED, and Mobiles. Interventional Radiology and / or CT experience would be an asset. Site specific orientation will be provided as required.

You will be joining a team of around 60 MIT's: including MRI, CT, General, NM and Sonographers.

Some of your responsibilities

• Conducting all patient examinations to a high standard
• Maintaining accurate patient data and ensuring all administrative processes are complete including paperwork for all exams.
• Practicing procedures in an ethical and professional manner, ensuring health and safety regulations are met
• Providing supervision for MIT students (as required).

We are a teaching hospital, offering a very supportive learning environment, encouraging professional development and education.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will apply your knowledge and professionalism to maintain clinical excellence and outstanding patient care. You will demonstrate integrity and contribute to a positive work environment.

You will also have:

• NZ registration and a current annual practicing certificate
• Excellent interpersonal skills: communication, team effectiveness, and the ability to work collaboratively
• Excellent time management skills, including initiative and flexibility.
• IV-line insertion would be considered as asset.

If you have the required expertise and are looking for your next move, then we want to hear from you! 

About the Location

Manawatū is known for its effortless blend of city and rural living; here you can choose your ideal lifestyle, from peaceful rural villages, to bustling townships, or city life.  It's a family-friendly place that's easy to live and work, with easy access to an array of outdoor activities – beaches, ski fields, lakes, mountains, as well as fantastic mountain biking and hiking tracks. No traffic and an easy commute to work, really help a with true work-life balance. Our fantastic central location means exploring other parts of New Zealand is easy as a drive or a short flight. We are well served with excellent schooling options, as well as two tertiary institutes – Massey University and the International Pacific College.

Discover more hidden gems that Manawatū and Palmerston North have to offer here: Manawatū & Palmerston North - Visit | Live | Study | Business (manawatunz.co.nz).  Check out our careers site here for more information about Palmerston North hospital.

We actively encourage a life work balance and appreciate flexibility can be important, so we are open to discuss options! 

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.  

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.”  All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Tara Penketh, Recruitment Advisor (Allied Health) at Tara.Penketh@tewhatuora.govt.nz>

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.

We are looking to fill this position as soon as possible so may withdraw the advert if the perfect candidate is found before the expiry date.  We strive to be a place where people love to work and learn. We aim to develop a diverse team that reflects the communities that we serve, and we welcome people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, religious and political beliefs, socio-economic situations and accessibility needs. MidCentral actively seeks Māori into our workforce to reflect the community we serve. Some positions are defined as a Core Children's worker under the Children's Act and require full safety checks completed before employment commences.