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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 and service: The department of Radiology at Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua MidCentral is seeking experienced Radiologists to join our team! We are interested in hearing from both interventional and diagnostic radiologists as well as Nuclear Medicine Physicians, we have positions to accommodate a variety of skills and special interests. As a full time Radiologist at MidCentral you would work in our general Radiology department - Palmerston North Hospital has up to date equipment including CT, Fluoroscopy, Ultrasound, DSA, and seven general digital radiography rooms and Nuclear Medicine with two gamma cameras. Medical Imaging encourages and supports close clinical interaction with our colleagues both within the hospital setting and the community. We would also be interested to hear from anyone with the following interventional skills: * Vascular intervention including angioplasty/ stenting, embolization (neuro skills NOT needed) * Biliary intervention, access, stenting * All drain insertions * Biopsies * Vascular access including haemodialysis access and PICC line insertions * MSK intervention, e.g., US guided steroid injections is desirable * Breast work (optional) The department has an interesting and varied workload carrying out approximately 96,000 examinations a year in the provincial city of Palmerston North, servicing a total regional population of around 180,000. Regional services to a larger population also include: Oncology, Breast Screening, Renal and Urology, with clinics held at the hospital including Respiratory, Rheumatology, Paediatrics and visiting specialists from Wellington for Neurosurgery and Cardiothoracic surgery. We actively encourage a work life balance and appreciate flexibility can be important, so we are open to discuss options! Whether you are looking for permanent, fixed term or part time positions, we are open to it - please reach out for a confidential chat. We can offer: * A diverse, dynamic and collegial team environment * Ongoing training and development opportunities * Six weeks annual leave per annum * 10 paid days per annum available for continued medical education including a generous allowance towards costs of course and travel * Generous relocation packages for national and international candidates About the location Manawatu is known for its effortless blend of city and rural living; here you can choose your ideal lifestyle, from peaceful rural villages, to bustling townships, or city life. The region includes the charming towns of Feilding, Kimbolton, Apiti, Himatangi Beach, Linton and Ashhurst to name a few, and at the centre of it all is the city of Palmerston North, the lively, multi-cultural heart of Manawatu. Over 120,000 people choose to call Manawatu home, and with a diverse landscape like this it's easy to see why! It's a family-friendly place that's easy to live and work, with easy access to an array of outdoor activities - beaches, ski fields, lakes, mountains, as well as fantastic mountain biking and hiking tracks. No traffic and an easy commute to work, really help a with true work-life balance. Our fantastic central location means exploring other parts of New Zealand is easy as a drive or a short flight. We are well served with excellent schooling options, as well as two tertiary institutes - Massey University and the International Pacific College. Discover more hidden gems that Manawatu and Palmerston North have to offer here: Manawatu Palmerston North - Visit | Live | Study | Business (manawatunz.co.nz). 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 Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. How to Apply To apply please click "apply now." All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Maree Loynes Recruitment Specialist We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.