Clinical Leader - Radiology

Position

Clinical Leader – Radiology (Consultant Radiologist)

Location

Wellington Regional Hospital and Kenepuru Hospital

Service

Radiology Service – Capital & Coast

Contract

Permanent, Clinical Lead time approx. 16 hours per week, remaining hours as a Consultant Radiologist, meeting MCNZ & Immigration requirements.

About the Role

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. We’re seeking an experienced and forward‑thinking Clinical Leader to shape the future of our Radiology services. This dynamic role blends clinical excellence with strategic leadership, driving service quality, innovation, and integrated patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide visionary clinical leadership across our Radiology services.
• Drive service development, workforce planning, and continuous quality improvement.
• Deliver expert radiology services, including diagnostic or interventional procedures, and participate in on‑call rosters.
• Support the next generation of Radiologists through teaching and supervision in our RANZCR‑accredited training program.
• Foster collaboration across multidisciplinary teams to deliver seamless, patient‑centred care.

About the Team / Service / Location

Our Radiology Service operates across Wellington Regional Hospital, a tertiary centre, and Kenepuru Hospital, offering a wide range of diagnostic and interventional imaging. The team includes Consultant Radiologists, Registrars, MITs, and Sonographers, with a strong emphasis on teaching, professional growth, and regional collaboration.

Digital Innovation Note: Capital, Coast and Hutt Valley will soon host two of New Zealand's first Photon Counting CT (PCCT) scanners – operational at Kenepuru Hospital now, Wellington Hospital in mid‑2026. This advanced technology will transform cardiac, neuro, vascular and paediatric diagnostics.

Qualifications

• Vocationally registered in Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ), or ability to register.
• Hold FRANZCR or equivalent qualification.
• Subspecialty expertise valued – e.g., musculoskeletal (MSK), interventional, paediatrics, or breast imaging.
• Experience providing consistently high standards of medical care and leadership direction.
• Relevant experience, skills, and clinical and leadership practice.

Benefits

• Flexible part‑time/full‑time options.
• Knowledgeable, high‑achieving, experienced teams.
• International and multicultural work atmosphere.
• Work/life balance in friendly, relaxed locations.
• Training and professional development opportunities; continued professional development supported and encouraged.
• Generous and flexible annual leave entitlements.
• Indemnity insurance provided.
• An attractive relocation package.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is committed to providing a work environment that respects and celebrates diversity. We honour our equal employment opportunity obligations and strive to create an inclusive culture for all employees.