MRI MIT at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Taranaki, Taranaki

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Te Whatu Ora Taranaki

Taranaki Whanui He Rohe Oranga - Taranaki Together, A Healthy Community

Te Kaupapa Mission 

Improving, promoting, protecting and caring for the health and wellbeing of the people of Taranaki. 

We are looking for people that share our vision by providing the best care for our people and our community. We have a responsibility to see the whole picture, the whole community, in terms of health and to support everyone working in Taranaki to do the best job they can in a world of constant change.

Taranaki - A place like no other

Taranaki boasts some of New Zealands most iconic natural landscapes like Mt Taranaki and many adventure activities. The rugged and wild coastline is home to more than 12 world-class surf breaks. Taranaki is a place where you can ski and surf in the same day.  For a more relaxing experience, there are many walks (bush, coastal or mountain) as well as   art trails, festivals and award-winning museums and galleries and a thriving caf culture. Click here to read more information about Taranaki.

For further information on our international recruitment and what we offer Click here and find out how to make a difference somewhere different. 

About us

At Te Whatu Ora Taranaki we are committed to recognising the value our people bring to our organisation within a supportive team of healthcare professionals that provide comprehensive care to our patients.

We believe having workforce that is diverse and inclusive, we are a pro-equity Health Organisation, and this means that we will be better positioned to understand and serve our community. 

When you choose to work with us, we will offer you:

    A comprehensive orientation and induction to our organisation and your department

    Access to clinical training and education

    Up to date facilities, have a look at: Project Maunga - our New Facilities currently under construction check this out on our website www.tdhb.org/maunga.shtml

    Opportunities to participate on local project and regional collaboration teams

    Professional development

About the role

General MIT 0.7 FTE- Permanent

Te Whatu Ora Taranaki is seeking the services of an MRI/General MIT to work in our department at Taranaki Base Hospital.  You would be working as part of a dynamic team. Our radiology team prides itself on being friendly and supportive and works with the people of our community to promote, encourage, and enable their health, well-being and independence. This role is best suited to a person who values teamwork, respects individual needs and is motivated by excellent clinical outcomes. 

• This position is in our MRI/general department with participation on our on-call roster (includes weekends/shifts/call).   You must always be capable of working in a solo capacity and have the confidence to interact with a range of medical staff afterhours with the ability to make sound clinical decisions.

• We are looking for an applicant who is flexible, a good team player, and with a positive personality.  You must be able to handle pressure and make sound decisions in difficult situations.  Outstanding verbal and written communication skills are important.   

• If you are enthusiastic, patient focussed and willing to work hard, then we would love you to join our team.

• If you join us, you can widen your skill base in a supportive team environment. 

• We are looking forward to moving into a new build in 2025.

• Our New Plymouth department includes a 1.5 Siemens Altea, 3 general x-ray rooms, Emergency department, angio/interventional suite, nuclear medicine, CT, ultrasound.  We have 3 satellite sites: Hawera, Stratford, Waitara. 

You will join a staff of around 60. You will be supported by a team of nine Radiologists.  Please click here to view the job description

About you

We are looking for an applicant with excellent communication skills, a high standard of patient care, enthusiasm, and the ability to work efficiently in our busy department in our team. You must have a passion for general radiology.  

You will have:

• NZ registration and a current annual practising certificate.

• Excellent technical skills and knowledge.

• Well-developed communication, critical thinking skills and a commitment to family centred care.

• Be capable of working independently and within a small team.

• A strong commitment to quality healthcare. 

• You will also be versatile and able to adapt to a constantly changing environment.

• You must be able to work well within a close team and be willing to take part in training students. 

Do you share in our vision, our values and will ensure our patients feel supported and cared for throughout their journey with us?

We would love to hear from you! -  Join us!

If you would like further information or if you have any queries, please contact in confidence recruitment@tdhb.org.nz and indicate the job title in the subject line.

If you want to make an application, click on "Apply Online" from within this page.

For further information, please contact Leonie Bullock MRI team leader -Leonie.Bullock@tdhb.org.nz

Applications Close 26 January 2026

Ma tini, ma mano, ka rapa te whai

By joining together, we will succeed.