MIT- Mammographer at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waikato, Waikato

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• BreastScreen services
• Waikato Hospital, and the Midland Community
• Permanent, full-time - 40 hours per week  
  • Part-time applications will be considered

Mammographers play a key role in early detection of breast cancer, which can save lives through timely diagnosis and treatment.

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

As a Mammographer you will support patient care, provide education, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Benefits:

• A competitive salary that reflects the required skill level and responsibility.
• A healthy work-life balance supported by both full-time and part-time options.
• The emotional reward of contributing to early, life-saving diagnosis.

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About the Team/Service

Breast Screen Aotearoa (BSA) is a breast cancer screening programme providing mammograms every two years for eligible women aged 45-69 years. Recent age extension has been rolled out from 70-74 years, with some eligibility criteria.

There are eight lead providers covering New Zealand, of which Breast Screen Midland is one. 

BreastScreen Midland (BSM) covers the geographic boundaries of the Waikato, Bay of Plenty and Lakes District regions. BSM currently offers this service from nine fixed sites across the region and is supported by two mobiles (soon to be 4) that travel around the region providing accessibility for rural women.

About you

Required skills & experience to be considered for this role:

• Ideally you will have a post-graduate diploma in Mammography or be willing to train.
• MRTB Annual Practicing Certificate.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent communication skills
• An interest in promoting women's health and well-being.
• Knowledge of Te Reo and a willingness to embrace Tikanga Māori.

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 online or apply via our Waikato Careers website by clicking here

All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59 pm on 20 March 2026.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Kaitlin Basson at Kaitlin.Basson@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

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