Consultant Radiologist – Wellington Hospital

Grading: Specialist / Consultant

Number of positions: 1

Job Hours: Permanent or fixed-term, full-time or part-time role

Required qualifications: The ideal candidate will hold FRANZCR or equivalent qualification and be able to register for vocational registration with the MCNZ.

  • Radiology Services, Wellington Regional Hospital, Kenepuru Hospital
  • Permanent or fixed-term, full-time or part-time role
  • Salary band: as per ASMS SECA

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 rising demand and deliver on Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora’s national health targets. As part of this expansion, we have increased our Consultant/Senior Medical Officer (SMO) FTE across the department and are now seeking additional Radiologists to support our enlarged service. We have also grown our workforce of Registrars, Medical Imaging Technologists (MITs), and MRI Technologists – strengthening our ability to deliver high-quality, timely imaging and improve equity of access for our communities.

As part of our commitment to innovation, we are proud to be among the first in Australasia to introduce Photon Counting CT (PCCT) scanners – with one at Kenepuru Hospital and installed into Wellington Hospital later in 2027. This next-generation imaging technology will significantly enhance cardiac, neuro, vascular and Paediatric diagnostics, offering ultra-sharp imaging and revealing abnormalities previously undetectable with conventional CT.

This is your chance to work in a service that is embracing the future of radiology – where digital tools complement clinical expertise to deliver better outcomes for our patients.

Clinical responsibilities include the following:

  • 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 with referring clinicians
  • Teaching and supervision of radiology trainees (RANZCR years 1-5)
  • Participation in the diagnostic radiology on-call roster as appropriate

We have a fixed-term role available, if you would like to join us to experience life in the capital, and see whether Wellington becomes your next long-term home.

About the team

Join our close-knit, multi-skilled team and enjoy the opportunity to relocate to one of New Zealand’s most stunning regions. We foster a supportive environment that values ongoing education and encourages the development of individual specialties. Involvement in multidisciplinary meetings promote strong collegial relationships across departments.

Our Radiology Service operates across Wellington Regional Hospital, a tertiary center, 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.

About the location

Wellington is an excellent place to live, offering a balance of lifestyle benefits and natural beauty. Enjoy the city’s vibrant cultural scene, excellent cafés and restaurants, a reliable public transport network, and easy access to beaches, parks, and walking trails. The city’s compact layout makes commuting relatively straightforward, while its strong sense of community and high quality of life make it attractive to individuals, couples, and families alike.

Wellington region has a variety of surrounding communities that offer different lifestyles while remaining well connected to the city. Hutt Valley (Hutt Hospital) and Porirua (Kenepuru Hospital), is approximately 15-30 minutes from central Wellington. It is popular with families due to its green spaces, diverse communities, shopping and recreation facilities. Further north, the Kāpiti Coast is approximately 40-60 minutes from Wellington and is renowned for its beautiful beaches, relaxed lifestyle, growing town centres, and strong appeal to families, professionals, and retirees seeking more space while maintaining access to the capital.

About you

You will:

  • be vocationally registered in Radiology with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ)
  • hold FRANZCR or equivalent qualification and be able to register for vocational registration with the MCNZ
  • have subspecialty experience and interest in cardio-thoracic, cardiac imaging, or other areas such as paediatrics, breast, or interventional neuro radiology is highly valued
  • be 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 | Te Whatu Ora 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 a pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific peoples, and the disability community.

How to apply

To apply please click ‘apply now’. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Sandra Tam sandra.tam@ccdhb.org.nz

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

We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website.

To apply for this job please visit jobs.tewhatuora.govt.nz.

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Vacancy contact details

Name: Sandra Tam

Email: sandra.tam@ccdhb.org.nz

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