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Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologists
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Employer
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora
Employer type
Public (Non NHS)
Town
Various Locations, New Zealand
Salary
The average salary package for Radiologists in New Zealand is GBP £149,290 (NZD $343,500)
Closing
31/08/2026 23:59

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Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologists

  • Take the next step in your Radiology career in beautiful New Zealand
  • Advance your career working in a multidisciplinary team across services
  • Specialist Diagnostic Radiologist and Interventional Radiologist positions available across New Zealand

Exciting opportunities are available for qualified Diagnostic Radiologists and Interventional Radiologists (Senior Medical Officers) who want to make a positive impact while working in dynamic, multidisciplinary, and supportive teams across New Zealand.

Whether you're a Diagnostic Radiologist or an Interventional Radiologist, we have separate positions available to match your skills and experience. You'll join modern services committed to delivering high-quality patient care in a collaborative and supportive environment.

About the roles

Diagnostic Radiologist

Diagnostic Radiologists provide consultative support to ensure appropriate imaging is selected, participate in multidisciplinary clinical meetings and case reviews, and contribute to quality improvement, audit, and peer review activities that strengthen patient outcomes and service performance.

Subspecialty practice opportunities include the following:

  • Abdominal/Body
  • Breast
  • Cardiac
  • Chest/Thoracic
  • Emergency
  • Ear, Nose and Throat
  • Musculoskeletal
  • Nuclear Medicine/Molecular Imaging and Therapy
  • Neuroradiology
  • Oncology
  • Paediatrics
  • Obstetrics and Gynaecology
  • Interventional Radiologist

Interventional Radiologists manage patient care from diagnosis through to recovery, with opportunities to perform advanced image-guided procedures across a broad range of specialties.

Responsibilities may vary by position and could include some or all of the following:

  • Peripheral vascular interventions
  • Biliary drainage and embolisation
  • Nephrostomy tube insertion
  • Trauma embolisation
  • Tunnelled IV access and fistula interventions
  • EVAR/TEVAR procedures (opportunity to be involved if desired)
  • Interventional oncology procedures, including trans-arterial embolisation and image-guided ablation such as RFA, MWA, Cryoablation, and IRE

Opportunities are available for Radiologists with general and/or subspecialty interests in:

  • Interventional Radiology
  • Interventional Neuroradiology
  • Interventional Oncology
  • Interventional Vascular

Positions are available across New Zealand with immediate start dates, or you can speak with our recruitment team about your plans to move to New Zealand.

About you

To work as a Diagnostic or Interventional Radiologist (Senior Medical Officer) in New Zealand, you must be registered to practise with the Medical Council of New Zealand. You will need to hold a Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (FRANZCR) or an equivalent international postgraduate specialist qualification. Practitioners must meet competency standards and hold Annual Practising Certificates (APCs) to work safely and effectively.

More information can be found on our careers site; search for "Radiologist".

Call New Zealand home

Once offered a position, our internal Health Immigration team can provide free support to you and your family with immigrating to New Zealand. Senior Medical Officers are on the New Zealand immigration green list, so you have the opportunity for permanent residency in New Zealand.

One of the best things about living and working in New Zealand is the opportunity to experience nature, outdoor adventure and vibrant cities so close to where you live and work. You're never far away from your next adventure in New Zealand with access to hiking, skiing, mountain biking, and water sports, as well as fine dining and diving into traditional experiences to learn more about Māori culture all across the country.

Salary, benefits and leave

Salary:

  • The average salary package for Radiologists in New Zealand is GBP £149,290 (NZD $343,500)
  • Packages are comprised of a base salary based on experience, plus allowances, and superannuation per the ASMS collective agreement

Benefits

You will receive:

  • an annual continuing medical education (CME) allowance of GBP £6,950 (NZD $16,000)
  • paid 3-month sabbaticals every 6 years
  • your indemnity insurance covered by Health NZ
  • your professional fees and subscriptions fully reimbursed
  • complimentary visa and immigration support
  • a tailored relocation package to make your move, if eligible.

Leave

You'll get:

  • 6 weeks of annual leave
  • generous discretionary sick leave
  • 12 public holidays + time in lieu if worked
  • 14 weeks paid parental leave alongside the government's 26-weeks.

Please note that actual packages are negotiated at the time of offer, reflecting your specific clinical specialty, experience level, and geographic location.

Working for 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 all applications including those from diverse Māori, Pacific disabled and rainbow communities.

How to apply

Please click 'apply now' to learn more and apply. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. If you have questions, please email our recruiters at [email protected]

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

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Applicant requirements

The postholder will have regular contact with vulnerable people and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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PO Box 793
Wellington 6140
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