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Becoming a Radiologist in New Zealand offers the chance to combine a rewarding medical career with an exceptional quality of life. Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora provides Radiologists with access to advanced technology, collaborative teams, and patient-focused care across the motu.

Radiologists in New Zealand interpret medical images, perform interventional procedures, and provide specialist diagnostic advice to support patient care. You will work in welcoming, collegial environments with opportunities for professional growth, leadership, and continuous learning.

New Zealand emphasises work-life balance, allowing Radiologists to enjoy their careers while exploring the country's stunning landscapes and vibrant culture.

Opportunities exist for Radiologists with general or subspecialty interests. Clinical areas include:

• Diagnostic Radiology: X-ray, CT, MRI, ultrasound
• Interventional Radiology: vascular, neurointerventional, oncology, and general procedures
• Breast Radiology: screening and assessment clinics within BreastScreen Aotearoa
• Subspecialties: abdominal/body, cardiac, chest/thoracic, ENT, musculoskeletal, nuclear medicine, neuroradiology, oncology, paediatrics, obstetrics and gynaecology, emergency imaging

• Interpret diagnostic images and provide expert advice to clinicians
• Perform minimally invasive interventional procedures where applicable
• Ensure patient safety and quality of imaging procedures
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and consultations
• Engage in teaching, mentorship, research, and quality improvement
• Support service development and departmental administration

Radiologists work alongside medical laboratory technologists, nurses, and other specialists in state-of-the-art imaging facilities. Employees benefit from:

• Supportive, multidisciplinary teams
• Opportunities to teach, mentor, and participate in research
• Flexible work options, including remote reporting where service needs allow
• Protected non-clinical time and engagement in quality improvement

Health New Zealand can support you and your whānau with relocation advice through the Health Immigration Service. Radiologists are on Tier 1 of New Zealand's Green List, making you eligible for a Straight to Residence Visa and allowing residency applications before arrival.

New Zealand offers safe, welcoming communities, vibrant cities, scenic landscapes, and a high standard of living. Families benefit from free public schooling and access to public healthcare.

Salary:

• The average salary package for Radiologists in New Zealand is NZ $343,500.
• Packages are comprised of a base salary based on experience, plus allowances, and superannuation per the ASMS collective agreement.

Benefits:

• You'll receive an annual continuing medical education (CME) allowance of NZ $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,
• plus 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,
• and 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.

To practise as a Radiologist in New Zealand, you must be registered with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) and hold a current Annual Practising Certificate. You will typically require an overseas qualification comparable to Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (FRANZCR) or equivalent and meet MCNZ requirements for vocational registration.

International Radiologists may be granted provisional vocational registration initially and must complete a period of supervised practice before applying for full vocational registration.

Te Whatu Ora means "the weaving of wellness." We are building a unified health system delivering equitable, high-quality care across New Zealand. Our people are at the heart of everything we do.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all people—including Māori, Pacific Peoples, ethnic communities, disabled people, and the Rainbow community.

Our values are grounded in Te Tiriti o Waitangi and our commitment to health equity for Māori and all New Zealanders.

Our international recruitment team can support you through application, registration, and immigration processes—and help you find the right place to work in New Zealand.

Apply now—and make a difference somewhere different.