Medical Imaging Technologists

MEDICAL IMAGING TECHNOLOGIST - INVERCARGILL

• Live in Invercargill – where affordable living, wide-open spaces, and a relaxed, welcoming lifestyle come together.
• Permanent, full-time roles- 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)
• A supportive team, fast-paced environment with lots of interesting cases!

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

Join Southland Hospital's growing Radiology team and work across a full range of modalities including CT, MRI, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, Fluoroscopy, and General X-ray.

You'll be involved in varied work across emergency, trauma, theatre, ICU, paediatrics, and outpatient services, with opportunities for training and development across multiple specialties.

You will operate imaging equipment safely and efficiently, produce high quality diagnostic images, ensure patient comfort throughout procedures, and maintain a clean, safe environment. You will work closely with Radiologists, clinicians and wider healthcare teams, ensuring accurate imaging is provided in a timely manner to support patient diagnosis and treatment.

Our medical imaging team is experienced, supportive, and genuinely enjoy working together. We work hard, support one another, and value a workplace culture that balances professionalism with a good sense of humour.

Click here to learn more about the benefits and what it means to be a Medical Imaging Technologist with Health New Zealand.

About the Team/Service/Location

Southland Hospital is a modern, purpose-built facility with fully digital radiology services and predominantly Philips equipment. We also support the training of Radiology students, creating a strong teaching and learning environment.

We operate a 24/7 rotating roster to provide continuous care to our community.

Living and working in Invercargill offers an easy, affordable lifestyle with real space to breathe. As New Zealand's southernmost city, it's surrounded by stunning coastlines, wildlife, and wide-open landscapes, with mountains, lakes, and adventure all within reach. Commutes are short, housing is more affordable, and the sense of community is strong and welcoming. It's a place where you can build a meaningful career while enjoying a relaxed pace of life and genuine work-life balance.

Click here to learn more about living and working in Southland.

About You

We are searching for confident, skilled Medical Imaging Technologists who are committed to patient centred care.

What you will bring:

• Current registration and Annual Practising Certificate with the Medical Radiation Technologists Board (MRTB).
• Strong commitment to patient safety, comfort and high-quality imaging.
• Clear and effective communication skills with patients and colleagues.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.

Salary range 

This role belongs to the APEX/DHBs Medical Imaging Technologists Collective Agreement and falls between Step 1 ($77,087 p.a) and Step 7 ($107,600 p.a pro rata) of the Medical Imaging Technologists scale.

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 applications from our Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply for the role please click apply now.  All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Katie Procter – Recruitment Advisor at katie.procter@tewhatuora.govt.nz

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