Interventional Radiologist

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Mō mātou | About us

“Ko ngā tāngata, te mātua mahi - Putting people at the heart of all we do”

Is it time for a change? How about a leap that sees you experiencing the wonders of the New Zealand lifestyle, where adventure is always at your doorstep, you’re never far from a picture-perfect view, and the ultimate work-life balance is truly attainable? If you’re an interventional radiologist considering a move, this could be your best one yet.

Here’s your chance to join a health system that truly cares. Here in Christchurch, New Zealand, the Canterbury District Health Board is a world leader in the delivery of integrated healthcare, and right now we have an opportunity within our interventional radiology team. As a highly skilled Interventional Radiologist, you’ll play a key role in continuing our culture of constant improvement. Interested?

Te Whatu Ora, Health New Zealand, leads the day-to-day running of our health system across New Zealand, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels. It weaves the functions of the 20 former District Health Boards into its regional divisions and district offices, ensuring continuity of services in the health system.

Here in Waitaha, Canterbury we deliver health services to the almost 600,000 people that live in the Canterbury region. We are committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its principles by ensuring our partnership with Māori are at the forefront of all our conversations.

The Team

Te Whatu Ora Waitaha is home to a busy interventional radiology service based at Christchurch Hospital, the largest tertiary centre in the South Island. Our new hospital houses state of the art equipment including interventional CT and US facilities, mono- and biplane DSA units as well as a hybrid theatre and offers a varied case mix including local and regional, general and subspecialty work. Our mix of general and subspecialty trained interventional radiologists work closely together with a supportive team culture being a strength of our service.

If you have an academic interest, Te Whatu Ora Waitaha is affiliated with the Otago Medical School affording the opportunity to contribute to undergraduate training. We form part of the new health precinct Te Papa Hauora, a creative and inspiring network that integrates world-class healthcare, research and innovation, education and industry with a strong emphasis on population health based in Christchurch.

Mō te tūnga | About the role

We are seeking expressions of interest from Interventional Radiologists with our without subspecialty focus.

You will work alongside a motivated team of interventional radiologists who support a progressive tertiary service in a beautiful location.

We are looking to fill a mixture of permanent, fixed term and locum contracts.

To apply you must be eligible for registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand.

Our Culture: What matters to us

Ko ngā tāngata, te mātua mahi | Putting people at the heart of all we do 

Health is ultimately all about people. What’s important around here is the way we care for and respect others, the responsibility taken for delivering outcomes, and going about our work with integrity. 

Belonging Here

Being part of the Te Whatu Ora, Health New Zealand, our people enjoy access to, flexible working arrangements and a genuine and ongoing focus on career development.

Te Whatu Ora, Health New Zealand believes that diversity and inclusion is key to ensure we deliver the best care for our diverse population. As an organisation we are inclusive and equal opportunity employer that welcomes and respects everyone.  

Tono ināianei | Apply now

Apply online, or to find out more information, please contact Amy Walker – Recruitment Specialist.

Email: Amy.Walker@cdhb.health.nz

Please note that applications made via an agency will not be considered.

The Future of the Health Industry

The role that you are applying for is one that may only be performed by a person who has been vaccinated against Covid-19. It is therefore a condition of this application that you are vaccinated against Covid-19. This vaccination requirement includes gaining Booster Doses required to perform you role under the Health Order. As a person working in the health and disability sector you will come into contact with a large number of people, some of whom may be vulnerable.  Without a vaccine, there is the risk that you may contract Covid-19.  The requirement to be vaccinated is to keep you safe and also to endeavour to protect others against the potential transmission of Covid-19 as a result of you contracting it in the course of your employment.

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