Medical Imaging Technologist Team Leader

• Permanent full-time position 40 hours per week (1.0FTE)
• Utilise your clinical knowledge to your full potential
• Based at Christchurch Health Campus

Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principlesof Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system thatserves all New Zealanders.

Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora is the countrys largest employerdelivering universal public healthcare to 5 million New Zealanders. We provideessential hospital specialist and community health services across 80locations from large urban centres to rural towns and remote communities. Our goal is to improve health outcomes for all New Zealanders bydelivering equitable accessible and innovative care.

About the Role

The Cardiac Cath Lab at Christchurch Hospital is looking for an experienced Medical Imaging Technologist - Team leader to support the team on a permanent basis. We are looking for a flexible thinking MIT to work in this exciting high-pressure environment within an experienced team.

As a MIT - Team Leader youwill be handson in supporting staff development coaching MITs guiding trainees coordinating induction and contributing to performance and competency assessments. As a visible leader on the floor youll model best practice uphold patientcentred care and contribute to a positive collaborative team culture.

Your leadership will support our accreditation standards quality improvement initiatives and our commitment to equity and Te Tiritiled care.

This is an opportunity to blend clinical practice with operational leadership shaping not only the service but also the development of the team around you.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Overseeing daytoday workflow resource allocation and clinical prioritisation
• Ensuring imaging is delivered safely efficiently and in line with departmental protocols
• Providing clinical imaging expertise and supporting staff with complex examinations
• Coordinating induction training and competency assessments for MITs and trainees
• Supporting roster planning leave coordination and outofhours service needs
• Maintaining high standards of patient privacy safety and quality care
• Monitoring waiting times workload indicators and other operational metrics
• Leading quality assurance processes and supporting audit accreditation and regulatory activities
• Liaising with service engineers and coordinating equipment maintenance and repairs
• Supporting a positive team culture that reflects Te Tiriti o Waitangi equity and Te Mauri o Rongo

About You

Youre an experienced MIT who is ready for a role where you can step up take the lead and help others grow. You value highquality imaging safe practice and patientcentred care and you enjoy being someone others turn to for guidance and support.

Youre calm under pressure adaptable and confident making decisions in a busy and dynamic environment. You communicate clearly collaborate well with others and bring a solutionsfocused approach to your work. Youre also committed to equity and culturally safe practice and you understand the important role Te Tiriti o Waitangi plays in healthcare in Aotearoa.

To be successful in this role you will have/demonstrate:

• Minimum of 5 years clinical MIT experienceCath Lab or Interventional Radiology experiencepreferable
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to coordinate daily workflow and prioritisation
• Proven experience in professional leadership
• Proven experience mentoring training or supervising colleagues or students
• A commitment to equity safe practice and highquality patient care
• A drive to lead and support a diverse team with positivity and professionalism
• Build excellent relationships across Cardiology and the wider hospital
• Ability to take initiative solve problems and make informed daily clinical decisions
• A strong understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and experience applying its principles
• Maintain your own wellbeing and rolemodel healthy work habits
• Uphold high standards of integrity accountability and patientcentred care
• Experience working in a tertiary hospital environment is highly advantageous
• Hold Registration with MRTB and Current APC

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuringexcellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce thatis diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand andservice our community. We welcome applications from our diverse MāoriPacific disabled and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click apply now.All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by04/10/2026.If you have anyquestions about the role please contact Courtney Bellat