Radiographic Assistant

Location: Wellington Regional and Kenepuru hospitals

Contract:  Permanent - Casual or part time position available. Monday - Friday 08.00 to 16.30. No public holidays.

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 

Are you passionate about patient care and thrive in a collaborative clinical environment? As a Radiographic Assistant working across Wellington and Kenepuru Hospitals, you’ll play a vital role in supporting our imaging service. Each day brings variety—from assisting Radiologists with biopsy procedures to helping manage workflow and bookings across multiple imaging areas. You’ll work closely with MITs, sonographers, nurses, and Radiologists to ensure patients receive timely, compassionate, and high-quality care.

This role is ideal for someone with a nursing or health background who enjoys being hands-on and making a real difference in the patient journey. You’ll help maintain procedure rooms, ensure supplies are stocked, and provide support across CT, Ultrasound, Breast, and other modalities as needed. Whether you're looking for part-time or casual hours, this is a unique opportunity to join a values-driven team and contribute meaningfully to a forward-thinking Radiology department. 

Please include your preferred hours in your cover letter—we’d love to hear from you.

About the Team/Service Location 

The Radiology departments at Wellington and Kenepuru Hospitals deliver a wide range of imaging services, including CT, Ultrasound, X-ray, and Breast Imaging, supported by modern equipment and a skilled, multidisciplinary team. With recent investments in advanced CT technology, the service is focused on innovation, patient-centred care, and continuous improvement.

About you 

• Interest in patient care with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Basic patient care knowledge and comfort working in a clinical environment.
• Common sense approach to problem solving and task prioritisation.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a small, supportive team.
• Previous experience in healthcare (e.g. nursing, allied health) is beneficial but 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 

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 16 November. 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.