Radiation Therapist - New Zealand roles

Discover a career as a Radiation Therapist in New Zealand From the first appointment to final treatment, Radiation Therapists in New Zealand walk alongside their patients every step of the way. If you're looking for a career that combines advanced technology with meaningful patient care — and a lifestyle that lets you thrive outside of work too — New Zealand is ready for you. About the role As a Radiation Therapist with Health New Zealand, you'll work within collaborative, flat-structured teams delivering high-quality cancer care using world-class technology. You'll have the opportunity to rotate across the full patient journey — and wherever you're coming from, we'll support you to grow your scope as you settle in. Day to day you'll: Plan, simulate and deliver radiation therapy treatment as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist Work with advanced linear accelerators including Varian TrueBeam, Halcyon and Elekta Versa HD Use leading treatment planning systems including Eclipse, RayStation and Monaco Build lasting connections with patients and their whānau throughout their treatment Contribute to quality assurance, service development and continuous improvement Support and mentor students and new staff as you grow in the role A note on scope: If your current scope doesn't include planning, don't let that put you off — we'll work with you to develop and expand your practice once you're here. Salary, leave and benefits Staff Radiation Therapist: NZD $77,000 – $119,000 Senior Radiation Therapist: NZD $114,000 – $155,000 Automatic annual progression with merit‑based advancement at higher steps Plus on‑call allowances and penal rates for rostered shifts. Leave: 4.4 weeks (22 days) annual leave, increasing to 5 weeks after 5 years At least 10 sick days annually 12 paid public holidays annually 14‑weeks of paid parental leave, alongside the government's 26 weeks Annual Practising Certificate (APC) reimbursement and professional association membership subsidy Funded Continuing Professional Development (CPD) leave and allowance, plus postgraduate study support Professional indemnity insurance fully covered by Health NZ 3% employer superannuation contribution What you’ll need A Bachelor of Radiation Therapy or equivalent qualification Registration with the Medical Radiation Technologists Board (MRTB) and a current Annual Practising Certificate — or eligibility to obtain these Strong interpersonal and communication skills A commitment to ongoing professional development and quality improvement For international candidates Radiation Therapists are on Tier 1 of New Zealand’s Green List, making you eligible for the Straight to Residence Visa — one of the fastest residency pathways available. Our in‑house Health Immigration Service provides free support to help you and your whānau (family) relocate. Our international recruitment team will guide you through registration, immigration and finding the right location for you. Where you’ll work Radiation Therapists are employed across six districts — from Auckland in the north to Otago and Southland in the south. Whether you’re drawn to a vibrant city, a coastal town or somewhere with mountains on the doorstep, we’ll help match you to the right location. Equal Opportunity and Diversity We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building a diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all people—including Māori, Pacific Peoples, those from ethnic communities, disabled people and the Rainbow community. Job details Job Reference: KHJ/RADTHERAPIST Location: New Zealand - All values / North Island – All values / South Island – All values Job type: Permanent Full time Expertise: Clinical - Technical - Radiation Therapist / Therapeutic Radiographer #J-18808-Ljbffr