Posted 01 August, 2026
Consultant Radiologist - Wellington Hospital (permanent/fixed term)
Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora
Porirua, WGN, NZ
Full Time
Reference: 62bd563a0df16819
Job Description
Consultant Radiologist - Wellington Hospital (permanent/fixed term) Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora – Porirua, North Island 6mo ago , from Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand Location: Wellington Regional Hospital, Kenepuru Hospital Contract: Full time/part time, permanent/fixed term 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 Our Radiology service is undergoing significant growth to meet risingdemand and deliver on Health New Zealand's national health targets. As part ofthis expansion, we have increased our Consultant/Senior Medical Officer (SMO) FTE acrossthe department and are now seeking additional Radiologists tosupport our enlarged service. We have also grown our workforce of Registrars,Medical Imaging Technologists (MITs), and MRI Technologists - strengthening ourability to deliver high'quality, timely imaging and improve equity of access for ourcommunities. As part of our commitment to innovation, we are proud to be among thefirst in Australasia to introduce Photon Counting CT (PCCT) scanners'with oneat Kenepuru Hospital and installed into Wellington Hospital later in 2026. This next-generation imaging technology willsignificantly enhance cardiac, neuro, vascular and Paediatric diagnostics,offering ultra-sharp imaging and revealing abnormalities previouslyundetectable with conventional CT. This is your chance to work in a service that is embracing the future ofradiology'where digital tools complement clinical expertise to deliver betteroutcomes for our patients. Clinical responsibilities include: Reporting and supervising imaging lists (e.g. CT, MRI, Ultrasound) Participation in fluoroscopy procedures as appropriate to the specialty Leading and contributing to clinical meetings/MDMs and liaising withreferring clinicians Teaching and supervision of radiology trainees (RANZCR years 1'5) Participation in the diagnostic radiology on-call roster as appropriate We havefixed'term role available, if you would like to join us for a experience life in the capital, and see whether Wellington becomes your next long'term home. About the Team/Service/Location Join ourclose-knit, multi-skilled team and enjoy the opportunity to relocate to one ofNew Zealand's most stunning regions. We foster a supportive environment thatvalues ongoing education and encourages the development of individualspecialties. Involvement in multidisciplinary meetings promote strong collegialrelationships across departments. OurRadiology Service operates across Wellington Regional Hospital, a tertiarycenter, and Kenepuru Hospital, offering a wide range of diagnostic andinterventional imaging. The team includes Consultant Radiologists, Registrars,MITs, and Sonographers, with a strong emphasis on teaching, professionalgrowth, and regional collaboration. Capital, CoastandHutt Valleydistrictis located centrally in Wellington and has over 6,000 full-time equivalent staff, making us one of the major employers in the Wellington region. We operate three hospitals 'WellingtonRegional Hospital in Newtown,Hutt ValleyHospital and Kenepuru Hospital inPorirua' as well as theKāpitiHealth Centre at Paraparaumu. About you Vocationally registered in Radiology with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) FRANZCR or equivalent qualification and be able to register for vocational registration with the MCNZ Subspecialty experience and interest in cardio-thoracic, cardiac imaging, or other areas such as MSK, paediatrics, breast, or interventional radiology is highly valued Able to provide high quality teaching and support to our Radiology registrars, registrars from other services and medical students, where needed Be able to demonstrate collegial working relationships with multi-disciplinary teams Working at Health New Zealand Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellness'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community. If you have any questions about the role, please email**********@ccdhb.org.nz We will review and interview applicants on an ongoingbasis, recruitment process may closed early if the right candidate is found. #J-18808-Ljbffr