MRI Technologist

• Permanent full-time 1.0FTE (40 hours per week)
  
• Join an experienced and passionate team of healthcare professionals
• NZ registered Medical Imaging Technologist with a current APC (essential)

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.

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is the country’s largest employer, delivering universal public healthcare to 5 million New Zealanders. We provide essential hospital, specialist, and community health services across 80+ locations from large urban centres to rural towns and remote communities.

Our goal is to improve health outcomes for all New Zealanders by delivering equitable, accessible and innovative care.

About the Role

The MRI Service at Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, Waitaha provide patient centred care across multiple sites. We currently have four 1.5T scanners and one 3T spread across two sites. We are a hardworking team who use professional knowledge and skills to ensure the provision of a quality patient-centred imaging service. 

Our busy tertiary hospital setting will offer you the challenge of performing a wide range of procedures involving acute, planned, inpatient, and outpatient workloads.  You’ll coordinate workloads and liaise with clinical and support staff. 

We are seeking an experienced MRI Technologist to join our MRI Team at Christchurch Hospital, New Zealand.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Ensuring that the MRI scanner operates effectively and efficiently;
• Producing high standard image quality;
• Managing a daily and weekly workload across multiple MRI scanners;
• Having a strong focus for patient care and workflow;
• Delivering a patient-focused service, with a best for patient – best for system approach;
• Demonstrating a commitment to continued professional development and knowledge sharing.

Why Christchurch, New Zealand?

With nature and adventure on the doorstep, a revitalised city centre, short commutes, affordable housing, quality education and tons of opportunity for career growth, life in Christchurch offers a work-life balance that is top notch.

Moving to Christchurch means a better work life balance. We boast 2143 hours of annual sunlight, 14 ski areas, 35 wineries, 350km of walking tracks, 700+ gardens and parks, and an average of 19 mins commute time.

About You

• The ability to work effectively and efficiently within a fast-paced environment;
• The ability to work collaboratively within our multidisciplinary team;
• Proven administrative and organisational skills;
• Registration with the Medical Radiation Technologists Board as a Medical Imaging Technologist;
• A minimum of 5 years' experience in MRI with a focus on experience in Cardiac MRI

You will be required to participate in a 24/7 rostered service including on call.

Working at Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora

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 11/08/2026 If you have any questions about the role, please contact Courtney Bell at Courtney.bell@cdhb.health.nz

Applications sent via email will not be accepted. We encourage you to apply early as we will be reviewing applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close this advertisement early.

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