CT Unit Charge

• 2 x Full time Permanent 1.0FTE
• Based at Christchurch Health Campus
• Hours of work are Monday - Friday 0800 -1630

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

As a CT Unit Charge, you’ll play a key leadership role supporting the CT Team Leader to deliver an efficient, high‑performing CT imaging service. You will be at the heart of daily operations, ensuring our patients receive safe, timely, high‑quality imaging across Christchurch and Burwood.

You’ll work closely with Radiologists, Registrars, MITs, and the wider Radiology team to make informed clinical decisions, streamline workflows, and ensure examinations are carried out to the highest standard. This role gives you the opportunity to influence how CT services adapt and evolve, particularly as our health system embraces innovation, digital solutions, and new models of care.

You will be hands‑on in supporting staff development, coaching MITs, guiding trainees, coordinating induction, and contributing to performance and competency assessments. As a visible leader on the floor, you’ll model best practice, uphold patient‑centred care, and contribute to a positive, collaborative team culture.

Your leadership will support our accreditation standards, quality improvement initiatives, and our commitment to equity and Te Tiriti‑led care.

This is an opportunity to blend clinical practice with operational leadership, shaping not only the service but also the development of the team around you.

Key Responsibilities include: 

• Overseeing day‑to‑day workflow, resource allocation, and clinical prioritisation in CT
• Ensuring CT imaging is delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with departmental protocols
• Providing clinical imaging expertise and supporting staff with complex examinations
• Coordinating induction, training, and competency assessments for MITs and trainees
• Supporting roster planning, leave coordination, and out‑of‑hours service needs
• Maintaining high standards of patient privacy, safety, and quality care
• Monitoring waiting times, workload indicators, and other operational metrics
• Leading quality assurance processes and supporting audit, accreditation, and regulatory activities
• Liaising with service engineers and coordinating equipment maintenance and repairs
• Supporting a positive team culture that reflects Te Tiriti o Waitangi, equity, and Te Mauri o Rongo

About You

You’re an experienced CT MIT who is ready for a role where you can step up, take the lead, and help others grow. You value high‑quality imaging, safe practice, and patient‑centred care, and you enjoy being someone others turn to for guidance and support.

You’re calm under pressure, adaptable, and confident making decisions in a busy and dynamic environment. You communicate clearly, collaborate well with others, and bring a solutions‑focused approach to your work. You’re also committed to equity and culturally safe practice, and you understand the important role Te Tiriti o Waitangi plays in healthcare in Aotearoa.

To be successful in this role you will have/demonstrate:

• Minimum of 5 years clinical CT experience
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to coordinate daily workflow and prioritisation
• Proven experience mentoring, training or supervising colleagues or students
• A commitment to equity, safe practice, and high‑quality patient care
• Lead and support a diverse team with positivity and professionalism
• Build excellent relationships across Radiology and the wider hospital
• Ability to take initiative, solve problems and make informed daily clinical decisions
• A strong understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and experience applying its principles
• Maintain your own wellbeing and role‑model healthy work habits
• Uphold high standards of integrity, accountability, and patient‑centred care
• Experience working in a tertiary hospital environment is highly advantageous

Working at 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 diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. 

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 8th March. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Alex Jay at Alexandra.jay@tewhatuora.govt.nz

Position Description will be provided at interview stage.

Please note this role is open only to current staff of Health New Zealand (Te Whatu Ora). Please do not apply if you are not currently employed by Health New Zealand.