The role - Te mahi

A rare opportunity to combine lifestyle and career within dental radiography is currently available for a qualified Medical Radiation Technologist (MRT) here within our Faculty of Dentistry. With a top ranking in research amongst New Zealand's universities, you can be confident you will have access to leading edge technology, excellent facilities and demonstrated leadership in best practice.

This role offers the right candidate that coveted mix of career development in an iconic brand and family life by offering fixed hours and a supportive environment. Based in Dunedin, your lifestyle and family needs are well catered for further, as the city has a strong reputation for safety, housing affordability and excellent schooling.

Some key tasks include the following:

• Providing complete and efficient radiographic dento-maxillo-facial x-ray imaging services
• Educating and supervising undergraduate and postgraduate students
• Assisting academic staff, students and research fellows who may wish to use radiographic techniques as part of their research

This a unique opportunity to gain expertise and training in dento-maxillo-facial imaging here in New Zealand, as gaining expertise and teaching in these techniques and facilities are not offered anywhere else nationwide.

Your skills and experience - Kā pūkeka me kā wheako:

• Be a qualified MRT with a Bachelor of HS Med Imaging or equivalent and is registered with the NZ Medical Radiation Technologist's Board ( MRTB) or with the ability to have your experience and qualifications registered in New Zealand (ideally have dental experience but this is not a prerequisite)
• Satisfies the requirements of the NZMRT Board
• Hold a current Annual Practicing Certificate (APC)
• Have strong people skills with the ability to teach and assist students and staff
• Possess the ability to relate to patients and provide a high level of service

New Graduate MRTs will be considered for this position.

Further details - Pūroko

This is a full-time (37.5 hours per week) fixed-term position for one year based in Dunedin. Part-time hours could be negotiated.

The appointment range for this role is $75,380 to $84,656 per annum. Top of the range is $94,075.

The University of Otago is a workplace that values and utilises diverse and inclusive thinking, people and behaviours. This means that the contributions of staff with diverse backgrounds, experiences, skills and perspectives are valued and respected.

Application - Tono

To submit your application (including CV and cover letter) please click the apply button below. Applications quoting reference number 2401634 will close on Tuesday, 22 April 2025.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

To see a full job description and to apply online go to: www.otago.ac.nz/jobs

Equal opportunity in employment is University policy.

E tautoko ana Te Whare Wananga o Otago i te kaupapa whakaorite whiwhinga mahi.