Trainee Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Location: Wellington Hospital

Contract:  Permanent, Full Time

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 

Salary:  $90,227 - $94,092 (APEX and Te Whatu Ora Health / New Zealand MRI NMT Collective Agreement 1 JULY 2024 – 31 JANUARY 2027)

We are looking for motivated candidates interested in an exciting clinical training opportunity to become a Nuclear Medicine Technologist. This position is based at Wellington Regional Hospital and offers immersive, hands‑on training within a highly skilled Nuclear Medicine team. 

Trainees receive comprehensive clinical teaching, day‑to‑day mentorship, and supervised experience across patient imaging, hot lab practice, and SPECT/CT operation. As part of the role, you will be enrolled in the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences (Nuclear Medicine) through the University of Auckland, allowing you to gain nationally recognised qualifications while developing your technical and clinical expertise in a supportive teaching environment.

Exact start date can be negotiated, ideally to coincide with the start of Semester 2, Monday 20th July 2026.

About the Team/Service Location 

Our Nuclear Medicine team at Wellington Hospital is skilled, supportive, and excited to welcome the next generation of NMTs. We’re active members of the ANZSNM and value collaboration, learning, and professional growth. With limited shift work and no on‑call, flexible hours between 7am–5pm, and a great mix of imaging and therapy, every day is varied, rewarding, and balanced. Based in vibrant Wellington - with its coastlines, hills, and world‑class coffee - we’re proud to deliver high‑quality Nuclear Medicine to our community and the wider region. Come join us.

About you 

• Candidates must be eligible/enrolled for Post Graduate diploma in Health Sciences in Nuclear Medicine (PGDipSc Nuclear Medicine) through University of Auckland.
• Candidates must be eligible for registration with the MRTB as a trainee Nuclear Medicine Technologist.
• Passion for imaging and patient care
• Strong technical and communication skill

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 15 April. 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.