Aspiring Sonographer: NZ Training Program (Fixed Term)

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand; Nelson; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand is offering a fixed-term, full-time Trainee Sonographer position at Nelson Hospital. This program runs up to three years, delivering structured clinical experience and postgraduate study to train as a sonographer.

You will relocate to Christchurch for the first three months and then complete placements at Nelson Hospital, balancing busy clinical work with formal study. The role supports learning in a team focused on teaching, patient care, and professional

Qualifications

• Hold an appropriate undergraduate qualification enabling entry to the postgraduate ultrasound programme.
• Meet eligibility for registration in the Trainee Sonographer scope with MRTB.
• Commit to completing the required postgraduate study and clinical training.
• Demonstrate teamwork and clear communication within a multidisciplinary team.
• Be proactive in learning and receptive to feedback.

Skills

Organisation & time management

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Independent learning

Education

Undergraduate qualification enabling entry to postgraduate ultrasound programme

MRTB registration eligibility

Job description

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand is offering a fixed-term, full-time Trainee Sonographer position at Nelson Hospital. This program runs up to three years, delivering structured clinical experience and postgraduate study to train as a sonographer.

You will relocate to Christchurch for the first three months and then complete placements at Nelson Hospital, balancing busy clinical work with formal study. The role supports learning in a team focused on teaching, patient care, and professional