Consultant General Radiologist - Hutt Hospital


Health New Zealand, Te Whatu Ora - Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District

Come and join our dynamic multidisciplinary Radiology department who provide support and services to our local Hutt Valley and Wairarapa community.

Are you a Radiologist looking for a lifestyle change? Are you interested in working in a comprehensive and well-respected Radiology Service where the quality of care is outstanding?

Come and work alongside our other experience Radiologists and strong technical & administrative team. We strive to provide a supportive flexible working environment for all our staff.

About our team

Our Radiology Department serves the population of the Hutt Valley and Wairarapa District. We have a wide variety of clinical referrers, including regional plastic surgery and rheumatology services as well as 2 Emergency departments. We provide effective, efficient and professional clinical radiology services, including general radiology reporting, fluoroscopy, CT, MRI, ultrasound and interventional radiology. Several of our Radiologists are subspecialist trained, so there is the ability to interact with and be peer-reviewed by colleagues with another sub-specialisation to increase your skills. We also have Regional Breast Screening and Symptomatic Breast Services within our hospital.

About you

We are looking for Radiologist who have the following: 

  • Vocationally registered in Radiology with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ)
  • Fellowship of the RANZCR or equivalent and be able to register for specialist registration with the MCNZ
  • Radiologist with generalist skill set who can deliver a wide range of medical imaging procedures
  • Able to work independently and in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team
  • Able to provide consistently high standards of medical care
  • Relevant experience and training

What’s in it for you?

  • An knowledgeable, high-achieving, experienced team
  • Flexible work/life balance in a friendly and relaxed location
  • Full-time or part-time options
  • Continued professional development, and upskilling is supported and encouraged
  • Annual salary step progression as per the SECA
  • Full reimbursement of APC, College membership fees and indemnity insurance
  • 6 weeks paid annual leave
  • Generous sick leave provisions, long service leave and sabbatical leave
  • 10 days paid CME leave and $18,000 (GST exclusive) CME allowance per year
  • Superannuation matched up to 6% of the employee’s contribution
  • Paid weekly non-clinical time (approximately 20% of total contracted hours)
  • An attractive relocation package

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. 

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

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’.

For further information on this role please email sandra.tam@ccdhb.org.nz and indicate the job title and vacancy number in the subject line.

We will review and interview applicants on an ongoing basis, recruitment process may closed early if the right candidate is found.

We are accepting Recruitment agency’s applicants, please apply online.

 

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Job no: SMO01-26

Location: Wellington, Wellington Region, Lower Hutt, Masterton

Closing Date: Thursday, 31 December 2026