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About the role

As a Radiation Therapist with Health New Zealand, you'll work within collaborative, flat-structured teams delivering high-quality cancer care using world-class technology. You'll have the opportunity to rotate across the full patient journey - and wherever you're coming from, we'll support you to grow your scope as you settle in.

Day to day you'll:

•       Plan, simulate and deliver radiation therapy treatment as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist
•       Work with advanced linear accelerators including Varian TrueBeam, Halcyon and Elekta Versa HD
•       Use leading treatment planning systems including Eclipse, RayStation and Monaco
•       Build lasting connections with patients and their whanau throughout their treatment
•       Contribute to quality assurance, service development and continuous improvement
•       Support and mentor students and new staff as you grow in the role

A note on scope: If your current scope doesn't include planning, don't let that put you off - we'll work with you to develop and expand your practice once you're here.

Salary, leave and benefit

Salary:

•       Staff Radiation Therapist: NZD $77,000 - $119,00
•       Senior Radiation Therapist: NZD $114,000 - $155,000

Automatic annual progression with merit-based advancement at higher steps.

Plus on-call allowances and penal rates for rostered shifts.

Leave:

•       4.4 weeks (22 days) annual leave, increasing to 5 weeks after 5 years
•       At least 10 sick days annually
•       12 paid public holidays annually
•       14-weeks of paid parental leave, alongside the government's 26 weeks

Benefits:

•       Annual Practising Certificate (APC) reimbursement and professional association membership subsidy
•       Funded Continuing Professional Development (CPD) leave and allowance, plus postgraduate study support
•       Professional indemnity insurance fully covered by Health NZ
•       3% employer superannuation contribution

What you'll need:

•       A Bachelor of Radiation Therapy or equivalent qualification
•       Registration with the Medical Radiation Technologists Board (MRTB) and a current Annual Practising Certificate - or eligibility to obtain these
•       Strong interpersonal and communication skills
•       A commitment to ongoing professional development and quality improvement

Where you'll work

Radiation Therapists are employed across six districts - from Auckland in the north to Otago and Southland in the south. Whether you're drawn to a vibrant city, a coastal town or somewhere with mountains on the doorstep, we'll help match you to the right location.

Working for Health New Zealand

Te Whatu Ora means "the weaving of wellness." We are building a single, unified health system that delivers equitable and high-quality care across the motu (country). Our people are at the heart of everything we do.

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building a diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all people - including Maori, Pacific Peoples, those from ethnic communities, disabled people and the Rainbow community.

Our values are grounded in Te Tiriti o Waitangi (the Treaty of Waitangi) and our commitment to health equity for Maori and all New Zealanders. Through collaboration, innovation and shared purpose, we aim to create a health system where everyone can thrive.

Ready to make a difference?

How to apply 

We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website.

Scope of Practice

• Radiation Therapist