Clinical Leader - Radiology

North Island - Wellington – Porirua, North Island

Location : Wellington Regional Hospital, Kenepuru Hospital

Contract : Permanent, full time (40 hours p / w)

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

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Clinical Lead Senior Medical Officer to join our Radiology Service across Capital Coast.

This is a leadership opportunity to shape and guide the delivery of high-quality diagnostic imaging and interventional services, support clinical excellence, and foster a culture of collaboration and innovation. You will lead a team of skilled radiologists and work closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

This role combines clinical expertise with strategic oversight, offering a unique opportunity to influence service development, workforce planning, and quality improvement initiatives across our district.

Leadership responsibilities will be shared with participation as a diagnostic or interventional Radiologist.

Duties include :

• Reporting and supervising imaging lists (e.g. CT, MRI, Ultrasound)
• Preparing and taking clinical meetings / MDMs and liaising with clinicians where required
• As a RANZCR training centre we have teaching commitments to radiology trainees in years 1-5.
• Participation in diagnostic radiology on-call roster

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 Valleydistrict is 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

You are a proven clinical leader with a passion for excellence in patient care and service development. While a background in Radiology is preferred, it is not essential - your leadership capabilities, strategic thinking, and commitment to equity in healthcare are what truly set you apart.

If you are a Radiologist, you will hold vocational registration in Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ), and Fellowship with RANZCR or an equivalent qualification. Subspecialty expertise - such as musculoskeletal (MSK), interventional, paediatrics, or breast imaging - is highly valued.

You thrive in collaborative environments, champion quality improvement initiatives, and are driven to make a meaningful impact across clinical services. Your ability to inspire teams, lead change, and advocate for equitable outcomes makes you an ideal fit for this pivotal role.

Working for Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora

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. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.

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.

How to apply

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