Principal Medical Physicist

About the Company We have an exciting opportunity at Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora for a Principal Physicist to join our dynamic team in Hamilton. Known for its breathtaking landscapes, vibrant culture, and excellent work-life balance, Hamilton is an ideal location for professionals seeking a fulfilling career and lifestyle. This role is integral to our oncology medical physics practice, and we welcome international applicants, offering a relocation package to eligible candidates. About the Role As a Principal Physicist, you will play a crucial role in enhancing our radiation oncology medical physics services. In this leadership position, you will be one of the technical leaders in our medical physics team, ensuring that we uphold the highest standards in patient care, innovation, and safety. Your responsibilities will include providing expert technical leadership, overseeing quality assurance programs, and contributing to groundbreaking research and innovation. This position offers you the opportunity to mentor and inspire others while influencing policy, research, and technological advancements in our department. Key Responsibilities - Serve as the technical lead on oncology medical physics services - Ensure compliance with national and international guidelines and safety standards - Drive the research, development, and implementation of new techniques and technologies - Provide expert advice to clinicians, radiographers, and other healthcare professionals - Mentor and supervise junior medical physicists and registrars About the Team/Service Our radiation oncology service is part of a regional cancer center equipped with advanced Varian systems, including 3 TrueBeam, Halcyon, Bravos HDR, and an ARIA/Eclipse environment, as well as a Cannon LB CT scanner and Xstrahl superficial x-ray system. We provide a comprehensive range of external beam treatment options, including SRT, SABR, TSET, and TBI, as well as image-guided HDR brachytherapy for gynecological and prostate cancers. Our friendly team of 11 physicists is committed to clinical excellence and is dedicated to publishing and presenting our work whenever possible. Additionally, we are an ACPSEM accredited training center with a strong record of training medical physicists. Benefits Joining our team means engaging in an exciting phase of implementing state-of-the-art technologies and developing new treatment techniques. We offer a flexible work environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance. You will have opportunities for career development and continuing professional development (CPD) each year. Our workplace culture fosters collaboration and camaraderie among our highly skilled professionals. About You We are looking for a physicist with significant experience and demonstrated leadership capabilities, as well as a passion for mentoring and team development. You should hold ACPSEM accreditation or an equivalent international qualification. A PhD, experience in an academic setting, and a record of publications are preferred. The remuneration for this position will be based on your experience level and aligned with the prevailing collective agreement. Requirements - Extensive clinical experience in oncology medical physics - ACPSEM accreditation in Radiation Oncology Medical Physics or equivalent training pathways - Strong leadership skills and a passion for mentoring and team development Working at Health New Zealand At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, we are committed to providing excellent healthcare to the people of New Zealand. We value a diverse and inclusive workforce, which allows us to better serve our community. We encourage applications from Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. How to Apply To apply, please click "Apply online" or visit our Waikato Careers website. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 11:59 PM on October 10, 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Shivani Kulkarni at shivani.kulkarni@tewhatuora.govt.nz. Please include a cover letter outlining your relevant skills, achievements, and interest in the position. We will review applications as they are received and may begin the recruitment process before the closing date. While Health New Zealand is undergoing changes, affected employees will be given preference for this position.