Staff Radiation Therapist

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora
Wellington, Wellington
21 hours ago

Location: Wellington Regional Hospital

Contract: Permanent, Full-time (Part-time negotiable)

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we - re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role

We - re looking for enthusiastic Radiation Therapists (RTs) to join us at the Wellington Blood and Cancer Centre (WBCC), based in Wellington Regional Hospital. As part of our multidisciplinary team, you - ll play a vital role in delivering safe, accurate, and compassionate care to patients undergoing radiation treatment.

This is a hands-on clinical role where you - ll be involved in the full treatment pathway - from localisation and planning through to delivery, patient assessment, and education. You - ll have opportunities to grow your skills, contribute to service development, and help shape innovative approaches to patient care.

About the Team/Service Location

Our Radiation Oncology team is a vibrant, supportive, and forward-thinking group dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. We pride ourselves on our collaborative culture and commitment to innovation, consistently delivering a wide range of advanced treatment techniques.

You - ll be working in a well-equipped department featuring state-of-the-art technology, including three fleet-matched TrueBeam Linear Accelerators with IGRT, VMAT, FFF, gating, and stereotactic capabilities. Our facilities also include a Superficial X-ray unit, HDR brachytherapy suite with a dedicated theatre, our own CT scanner, and a fully integrated, single-vendor treatment planning and patient management system.

Join a team that values excellence, embraces innovation, and puts patients at the heart of everything we do.

About you

You are a patient-focused Radiation Therapist who thrives in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment. Excellent communication skills, adaptability, and a positive, team-oriented mind-set are key, as is a willingness to embrace change and contribute to a supportive, inclusive, and even fun workplace culture.

You are motivated to make a real difference in patients - lives and eager to grow your skills while contributing to service innovation and the implementation of advanced treatment techniques.

To be considered, you must:

  • Be a New Zealand Citizen or hold (or be eligible for) a valid NZ Work Visa
  • Be registered with the New Zealand Medical Radiation Technologists Board
  • Hold a current Annual Practising Certificate
  • Have at least 3-years of work experience as a Staff Radiation Therapist (recent experience in both pre-treatment and treatment would be highly regarded, though not essential)

Working at Health New Zealand

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.

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. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.

How to Apply

- All applications must be submitted through our online careers - portal by Wednesday 9 September 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Philip.Adamson@tewhatuora.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advertisement.

Job details

Job Reference:
AH153-25

Location:
North Island - Wellington - Wellington Central


Job type:
Permanent Full time, Permanent Part time

Expertise:
Clinical - Technical - Radiation Therapist / Therapeutic Radiographer


Closes:
18-Sep-2025
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