Casual Medical Photographer
Contract: Casual
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 are excited to offer an excellent opportunity for a Casual Medical Photographer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for capturing clinically relevant images across a variety of hospital departments, including Medical, Surgical, Emergency, Laboratory, and Theatres.
As a key member of our clinical support team, you will contribute to patient care by providing high-quality clinical photography for documentation within patient records. You will work closely with our Medical, Surgical, and Nursing teams to ensure accurate and effective visual records.Full training and ongoing support will be provided by our experienced Senior Medical Photographer to help you thrive in your role.
Some of your duties will also include:
- Attending requests for Clinical Photography from Medical / Nursing Teams
- Providing support for teaching, research and publication purposes on location when resources permit.
- Be responsible for the clinical photograph service referral, quality, and storage database systems.
- Provide service cover across our Capital Coast and Hutt Valley Campuses
About the Team
The Medical Photography Service operates as a vital clinical support function within the Hospital Flow Directorate. We provide high-quality clinical images to departments across Capital Coast and Hutt Valley Campuses, supporting a range of purposes including clinical assessment, patient documentation and Laboratory specimens - imaging.
About you
We are seeking a creative and proactive team member who thrives in fast-paced clinical environments. You will be comfortable working in acute settings, such as the Emergency Department, Operating Theatres, and Wards - interacting confidently with both patients and healthcare professionals.The role requires someone who can work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
To succeed in this role, you will bring:
- A formal photographic qualification or previous / current experience as a photographer in medical or health related fields
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Confidence and resilience in high-pressure clinical environments
- A working knowledge of graphic design and web-based tools, particularly Adobe Creative Suite
- Familiarity with Macintosh platforms
- A commitment to delivering exceptional service and maintaining high-quality standards
- A positive, enthusiastic approach with a passion for excellence
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 by 8th June.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact lucy.britland@tewhatuora.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.