Radiologist at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Lakes, Bay of Plenty

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Consultant Radiologist

Rotorua Hospital

Permanent, Part and Full Time

We are seeking an experienced Radiologist to join our Radiology department at Rotorua Hospital.

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

Joining our Radiologist department means working alongside a small, supportive, competent team of Consultant Radiologists and Radiology support staff. Our team includes Medical Imaging Technologists, Radiographers and Sonographers.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Our Radiology department is responsible for providing diagnostic and interventional services at Rotorua Hospital and a diagnostic service at Taupō Hospital as required. These services are delivered to inpatients, outpatients, the emergency department and the primary sector.

The range of services that we offer includes:

• General Radiology
• Fluoroscopy/Interventional Procedures
• Ultrasound
• Computerised Tomography (CT)
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

We pride ourselves on service excellence and delivering an equitable and high-quality standard of care to our patients.

Located in the heart of New Zealands North Island, Rotorua and Taupō offer an exceptional lifestyle that is difficult to match anywhere else in the country, offering a unique and highly sought-after lifestyle destination. Nestled within a landscape of pristine lakes, ancient forests, geothermal wonders, and volcanic plateaus, the region provides the perfect balance between career fulfilment and quality of life. Residents enjoy shorter commute times, affordable access to outdoor adventures, strong community connections, excellent schools and a rich cultural heritage deeply rooted in Māori history and tradition.

Here, you can build a rewarding career whilst enjoying easy access to world-class mountain biking, water sports, fishing, hiking, skiing, wellness experiences, and vibrant cultural attractions. With welcoming communities, excellent amenities, less time spent commuting, and more time doing what matters most, the Lakes District offers an outstanding place to live, work and thrive.

Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides healthcare from its two modern and progressive general hospitals in Rotorua and Taupō, New Zealand. The Lakes district is becoming the lifestyle destination of choice and is well known for its many outdoor recreational activities, family friendly beaches, and a growing multi-cultural community. Working at Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides a great opportunity to balance an amazing lifestyle with a rewarding professional experience.

As well as a supportive, inclusive and diverse work environment, Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Lakes offer competitive salary, free staff parking, free flu vaccination, discounts (with local businesses), and access to Employee Assistance Program.

For more information on living and working in Rotorua and Taupō click here

About you

• Be registered, or be able to be registered with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) under the Vocational Scope of Practice as an Interventional and Diagnostic Radiologist.
• Be either a Fellow of RANZCR or be able to demonstrate either equivalence (e.g. FRCR) or completion of training in a comparable health care system to MCNZ standards as updated from time to time on their website.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills with ability to work with patients in a multicultural and multidisciplinary setting.

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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 before end of posting date. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Beth Copeland SMO Senior Recruitment Officer or Dr Carl Huxford Head of the Radiology Department.

The selection process starts from the date of advertising. Due to the fast-paced nature of our roles, the vacancy close date may be subject to change.