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 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.

If required 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
• Auckland City Hospital
• Dunedin Hospital
• Waikato Hospital

Dunedin and Waikato Hospitals are looking for a candidate who has already completed their Master’s in Medical Physics

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 2026 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!

Medical Imaging technologist - Cardiac Catheter Laboratory

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waikato

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Employment type: Permanent Full time

Category: Clinical / Technical / <MULTIH07C>

View full details and apply: https://www.kiwihealthjobs.com/jobs/19737/Waikato/WAI31082

Nurse Educator - Perioperative

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Wairarapa

Location: Wairarapa, Masterton

Employment type: Permanent Part time

Category: Clinical / Nursing / Education, Training & Development

View full details and apply: https://www.kiwihealthjobs.com/jobs/19737/Wairarapa/6933809

Nurse Educator - Perioperative

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Wairarapa

Location: Wairarapa, Masterton

Employment type: Permanent Part time

Category: Clinical / Nursing / Education, Training & Development

View full details and apply: https://www.kiwihealthjobs.com/jobs/19737/Wairarapa/6933809

Please Apply on the Te Whatu Ora careers page

Please Apply on the Te Whatu Ora careers page

Please Apply on the Te Whatu Ora careers page

Please Apply on the Te Whatu Ora careers page

Laboratory Stores Coordinator, LabPlus Auckland

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Toka Tumai Auckland

Location: Auckland, Central Auckland

Employment type: Permanent Full time

Category: <MULTIH07A> / <MULTIH07B> / <MULTIH07C>

View full details and apply: https://www.kiwihealthjobs.com/jobs/19737/Auckland/ADHB25203

Clinical Psychologist for our new Tamariki (Child) Team, Mental Health & Addiction Services

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Counties Manukau

Location: Auckland, South & East Auckland

Employment type: Permanent Full time

Category: Clinical / Allied Health / Psychologist

View full details and apply: https://www.kiwihealthjobs.com/jobs/19737/Auckland/CMH08173

Please Apply on the Te Whatu Ora careers page

Please Apply on the Te Whatu Ora careers page

Please Apply on the Te Whatu Ora careers page

• 0.7FTE permanent Nursing leadership opportunity.
• Empower patients to manage their diabetes and optimise their health with a focus on Obstetrics.
• A minimum of five years Diabetes or related nursing experience.

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

We have an exciting opportunity to join the Diabetes Specialist Service as a Diabetes Clinical Nurse Specialist with a focus on Obstetrics at Christchurch Outpatients. Our team are dedicated to empowering people to manage their Diabetes. The 0.7 FTE permanent position offers a role in a clinical leadership position to shape strategic direction and deliver a holistic level of care.

As a senior member of the team, you will focus on and embrace connectivity by:

• Working with communities to build, maintain and enable strong foundations for health and wellbeing of patients to manage their Diabetes.
• Prioritise disease prevention, health promotion and health & wellbeing.
• Understand the needs of patients and communities, enabling them to exercise authority over their health and wellbeing.
• Grow and continually develop the Diabetes service and its care delivery to a high standard of care.

About You

• A Registered Nurse with at least five years’ diabetes nursing experience or relevant nursing role.
• You will be an expert at leading and developing nursing practice to improve health outcomes and the management of Diabetes.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build effective relationships with a strong patient focus.
• A current APC.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Relevant postgraduate qualifications, a nurse prescriber or willing to obtain a nurse prescribing qualification.
• Comfortable with technology and its use to support self-management and improve health outcomes.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by Monday 28th September. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Victoria at

• 1.0FTE (40 hours per week) permanent position available
• Based at Christchurch Health Campus
• Exciting opportunity to join the Haematology Clinical Trials Team

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

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Registered Nurse to join the Haematology Clinical Trials team. We are looking for a nurse with haematology or oncology knowledge and experience. Previous clinical trial experience is desirable however, this is not essential if you are enthusiastic about learning new skills and developing your knowledge in clinical research.

As part of the Haematology Clinical Trials team, you will be responsible for the safe administration of clinical trial investigational products, while providing expert nursing care, support and education to patients participating in research studies. You will work closely with Haematology Study Coordinators to undertake and document patient-related study assessments, including medication administration, vital signs, study blood collection and other assessments required by individual study protocols.

A key focus of the role is ensuring the safety, wellbeing and rights of study participants are protected throughout their involvement in clinical trials. You will provide high-quality supportive care and education during treatment delivery and observation, while working within the requirements of each clinical trial protocol.

The role also includes administrative responsibilities and will work closely alongside the Haematology Research team, based in the Manawa building. Patient treatment visits are undertaken in either the Haematology Day Ward or Haematology Outpatient area.

This is a 1.0 FTE permanent position and provides an excellent opportunity to develop your clinical research knowledge and contribute to innovative care within Haematology.

About the Service

The primary objective of the Haematology Clinical Trials programme is to conduct high-quality research in accordance with ICH-GCP guidelines and individual study protocols. Through participation in well-designed clinical trials, we aim to contribute to improving the standards of care available to our patients and provide access to innovative treatments that may not otherwise be available in New Zealand.

About You

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Extensive nursing knowledge and clinical experience, preferably within haematology or oncology.
• Confidence and competence in administering intravenous infusions and providing patient education, including chemotherapy education.
• A strong commitment to providing safe, patient-centred care.
• Computer skills and data interpretation knowledge to complete accurate data collection for university-based studies and haematology registries.
• The ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary and research-focused team.
• Excellent organisation and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage competing demands.
• Strong critical-thinking and clinical assessment skills, with the ability to develop and implement appropriate nursing interventions.
• A willingness to learn and develop your knowledge of clinical research and clinical trial processes.
• Previous clinical trial or research experience is desirable but not essential.
• Registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with a current APC
  

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by Monday 5th October. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Victoria at

Primary Mental Health Clinician or Psychologist

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Lakes

Location: Bay of Plenty, Rotorua

Employment type: Contract/Temp Part time

Category: Clinical / Mental Health / <MULTIH07C>

View full details and apply: https://www.kiwihealthjobs.com/jobs/19737/Bay-of-Plenty/ROT04197

Please Apply on the Te Whatu Ora careers page

Consultant Emergency Medicine Physician

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau

Location: Northland, Whangarei

Employment type: Permanent Full time

Category: Clinical / Senior Medical Officers, Medical Officers and Fellows / Emergency Medicine

View full details and apply: https://www.kiwihealthjobs.com/jobs/19737/Northland/WHA01276

Please Apply on the Te Whatu Ora careers page

Please Apply on the Te Whatu Ora careers page

Please Apply on the Te Whatu Ora careers page

Please Apply on the Te Whatu Ora careers page

Consultant General Physicians

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Wairarapa

Location: Wairarapa, Masterton

Employment type: Permanent Full time

Category: Clinical / Senior Medical Officers, Medical Officers and Fellows / Internal Medicine Specialist

View full details and apply: https://www.kiwihealthjobs.com/jobs/19737/Wairarapa/6933257

Please Apply on the Te Whatu Ora careers page

Please Apply on the Te Whatu Ora careers page