Medical Lab Scientist / Technician

You'll gain hands-on training whileworking alongside experienced professionals, directly improving patientoutcomes.BenefitsA 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 hospitalA stable career path in a growing, high-demand industryWork within a supportive, collaborative team dedicated to innovation in cancer treatmentHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in theprinciples of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a healthsystem that serves all New Zealanders.About the RoleAs a Medical Physics Registrar, you will work within theRadiation Oncology team, using advanced physics principles to design, verify,and optimise radiation treatments for patients with cancer.

You'll contributeto the safe and effective delivery of therapy, applying your analytical andproblem-solving skills in a clinical environment.You'll study toward or complete your MSc (Medical Physics)through the University of Canterbury, while gaining supervised clinicalexperience leading toward professional certification.Training positions are available at:Christchurch Public HospitalKathleen Kilgour Centre, Tauranga (funded by the Kathleen Kilgour Centre, a public'private partnership radiotherapy facility)About YouYou'll bring enthusiasm, curiosity, and a strong academicfoundation in physics.

You'll also have excellent communication skills andenjoy 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 PhysicsStrong teamwork and interpersonal skillsA problem-solving mindset with the ability to think creativelyA genuine desire to improve health outcomes for othersWorking at Health New ZealandHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuringexcellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa.

We embrace a workforce that isdiverse and inclusive, recognising that this strengthens our ability to deliverequitable care. We welcome applications from Māori, Pacific, disabled, andrainbow communities.How to ApplyWaitaha Canterbury is coordinating applications for all 2025Medical Physics Registrar positions.Submit your application, including your CV, cover letter (explaining whyMedical Physics is for you), and your academic transcript via our onlinecareers portal.Learn more about the training pathway:Study Medical Physics |University of CanterburyAustralasian College ofPhysical Scientists and Engineers in Medicine (ACPSEM)Nau mai, haere mai, tauti mai - join us in shaping thefuture of medical physics in Aotearoa!