Discover a career as a Radiation Therapist in New Zealand
From the first appointment to final treatment, Radiation Therapists in New Zealand walk alongside their patients every step of the way. If you're looking for a career that combines advanced technology with meaningful patient care — and a lifestyle that lets you thrive outside of work too — New Zealand is ready for you.
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 whānau 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 benefits
Salary:
- Staff Radiation Therapist: NZD $77,000 – $119,000 (CAD$61,682 – CAD$95,326)
- Senior Radiation Therapist: NZD $114,000 – $155,000 (CAD$91,321- CAD$124,165)
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
For international candidates
Radiation Therapists are on Tier 1 of New Zealand's Green List, making you eligible for the Straight to Residence Visa — one of the fastest residency pathways available. Our in-house Health Immigration Service provides free support to help you and your whānau (family) relocate.
Our international recruitment team will guide you through registration, immigration and finding the right location for you.
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
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 Māori, 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 Māori 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?
Our international recruitment team can support you through the application, registration and immigration process—and help you find the right place to call home.
Apply now—and make a difference somewhere different.
Pay: $61,682.00-$124,165.00 per year
Work Location: In person
