Radiology Assistant - Dunedin at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern, Otago

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Radiology Assistant

Dunedin Hospital

Salary Band – $72,074 – $86,719 p.a pro rata + Kiwisaver

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.  

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and proactive Radiology Assistant to join our dynamic Radiology team. This role will primarily support our MRI service while also contributing across all imaging modalities within the department.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a small, supportive team where collaboration, professionalism, and patient-centred care are central to everything we do.

As a Radiology Assistant, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the department. Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting MRI procedures and patient preparation
• Assisting radiographers and nursing staff across all imaging areas
• Patient transfers and positioning (involving physical duties)
• Cleaning and restocking clinical areas
• Managing workflow tasks to maintain efficiency
• Providing reassurance and clear communication to patients and whānau

The role involves regular manual handling and physical activity, so a good level of fitness is essential.

About Us

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.

About you

We are looking for someone who:

• Is an excellent communicator with both patients and multidisciplinary staff
• Demonstrates empathy, professionalism, and cultural awareness
• Is proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to anticipate service needs
• Thrives in a small team environment and values teamwork
• Can work efficiently in a busy clinical setting
• Has a positive attitude and strong work ethic

Experience in healthcare is desirable but not essential. Full training will be provided, including MRI safety requirements.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. 

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community. 

Salary range

This role belongs to the APEX Medical Imaging Technologists (MIT) Collective Agreement and falls between step 1 ($72,074 p.a) and Step 5 ($86,719 p.a pro rata) of the Clinical Assistants scale.

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.”  All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by Thursday 15 October 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Katie.Procter@tewhatuora.govt.nz

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