• Roles available across New Zealand 
• We have a great opportunity for Senior Medical Physicists to join us in our radiation oncology medical physics service 

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. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.  

About the role 

We have multiple great opportunities for Senior Medical Physicists to join us in our radiation oncology medical physics services around New Zealand. 

We are seeking Senior Medical Physicists with at least five years clinical experience in radiation oncology and either ACPSEM registration or an international equivalent. A PhD degree, experience in an academic centre and a track record of publications is desirable. Specific areas of responsibility will be negotiated to suit the successful candidate - s experience and interests. Experience in treatment planning is required, and brachytherapy experience is desirable.  

Salary and conditions are set according to a national Multi-Employer Collective Agreement (MECA). We welcome international applications and offer a generous relocation package for the successful applicant and their family. Apex medical physicists MECA - senior medical physicist salary steps 

About the Team/Service/Location 

The medical physics teams are friendly and supportive groups with an international flavour. We have colleagues from Wales, Scotland, England, Germany, Argentina, South Africa, and New Zealand. The team has access to a modern range of dosimetry and quality control equipment and software. We work at a high professional standard and present work at conferences and publish in peer reviewed journals. The teams are accredited by the Australasian College of Physical Scientists and Engineers in Medicine (ACPSEM) for postgraduate training of medical physicists.  

About you 

Critical requirements for the role are as follows: 

• PhD Physics/Medical Physics or MSc Medical Physics from an ACPSEM accredited university in New Zealand or an overseas equivalent  

• Significant and relevant clinical experience in radiation oncology medical physics 

• Interest in research and development as evidenced through peer reviewed publications 

• Able to achieve high standards of professional competency  

• Self-directed and high degree of personal initiative  

• Able to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team as well as independently  

• Able to prioritise and work to deadlines  

• Able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing  

• Able to direct the work of others and supervise less experienced members of staff  

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. If you have any questions about the role, please contact internationalrecruitmentcentre@tewhatuora.govt.nz 

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.  

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