Radiation Oncology Medical Physics Registrar

Radiation Oncology Medical Physics Registrar – Christchurch and Tauranga | Fixed Term Training Role

Why this is a great role
Are you a future Medical Physicist? Do you want to play a key role in the clinical team using radiation to treat cancer?
This is your opportunity to combine your passion for physics and healthcare in a rewarding, highly specialised field. You’ll gain hands-on training while working alongside experienced professionals, directly improving patient outcomes.

Benefits

• A fully funded first year of study at the University of Canterbury (if you have not yet completed your MSc coursework)
• Up to four years of paid, on-the-job training at your sponsoring hospital
• A stable career path in a growing, high-demand industry
• Work within a supportive, collaborative team dedicated to innovation in cancer treatment

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 Medical Physics Registrar, you will work within the Radiation Oncology team, using advanced physics principles to design, verify, and optimise radiation treatments for patients with cancer. You’ll contribute to the safe and effective delivery of therapy, applying your analytical and problem-solving skills in a clinical environment.

You’ll study toward or complete your MSc (Medical Physics) through the University of Canterbury, while gaining supervised clinical experience leading toward professional certification.

Training positions are available at:

• Christchurch Public Hospital
• Kathleen Kilgour Centre, Tauranga (funded by the Kathleen Kilgour Centre, a public–private partnership radiotherapy facility)

About You

You’ll bring enthusiasm, curiosity, and a strong academic foundation in physics. You’ll also have excellent communication skills and enjoy collaborating in a multidisciplinary healthcare setting.

You will have:

• A completed or near-completed BSc majoring in Physics (or equivalent)
• OR commenced or completed an MSc in Medical Physics
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills
• A problem-solving mindset with the ability to think creatively
• A genuine desire to improve health outcomes for others

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive, recognising that this strengthens our ability to deliver equitable care. We welcome applications from Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

Waitaha Canterbury is coordinating applications for all 2025 Medical Physics Registrar positions.
Submit your application, including your CV, cover letter (explaining why Medical Physics is for you), and your academic transcript via our online careers portal.

Learn more about the training pathway:
Study Medical Physics | University of Canterbury
Australasian College of Physical Scientists and Engineers in Medicine (ACPSEM)

Nau mai, haere mai, tauti mai – join us in shaping the future of medical physics in Aotearoa!