Medical Imaging Technologist (MIT) at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora South Canterbury, Timaru Hospital

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Medical Imaging Technologist (MIT)

• Radiology Department Timaru Hospital
• Permanent Part-Time 0.8 FTE 
• Applications from those seeking 0.2 FTE to 0.8 will be considered - please advise your preference in your cover letter. 

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

Right now, we're looking for Medical Imaging Technologist to join our tight knit and supportive team. 

The full-time equivalent salary range for this position is $77,087 - $107,600 based on the NZ APEX MECA, dependent on skills, experience, and registration in NZ.

Whether you're a registered new graduate, an experienced practitioner looking to return to the workforce, or looking to enhance and expand your existing skills in a collaborative team focused environment, we want to hear from you!

We are a small MIT team seeking to recruit a Medical Imaging Technologist(s) to join our X-Ray and CT roster.  Preference is for a Technologist with CT experience but applications for X-Ray only, are encouraged.

About You

You will be registered with the NZMRT Board, hold a current APC, and you'll be a positive and friendly team player with a sense of humour. 

To succeed in this role, you will have;

• A sound knowledge of diagnostic radiography (including a preference for CT experience)
• Great communication skills and empathy
• The passion to deliver high-quality healthcare
• Excellent planning and problem-solving skills
• The flexibility to work within a Monday-Sunday rotating 24-hour roster with on call.

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

Please apply for this vacancy online directly via our careers portal at https://scdhb.careercentre.net.nz

Close Date: 19 April 2026.

Please be aware that the advert may close earlier if a suitable candidate is found earlier.