Sonographer

Whanganui District Health Board - Clinical Vacancies; Wellington; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive Radiology team

Lifestyle balance

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, Whanganui invites a qualified Sonographer to join our Radiology team. This permanent FTE role offers a supportive environment, diverse ultrasound duties, and opportunities to develop your skills while enjoying Whanganui's lifestyle.

You'll be part of a multidisciplinary team delivering safe, patient-centred imaging services, with commitment to equity and cultural safety. A rewarding balance of professional impact and work-life balance awaits.

Qualifications

• Hold a recognised ultrasound qualification.
• Be registered with the MRTB and hold a current Annual Practising Certificate.
• Have experience performing a broad range of ultrasound examinations.
• Demonstrate excellent clinical judgement and patient-centred practice.
• Enjoy working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Have a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, health equity, and culturally safe care.

Responsibilities

• Perform a broad range of diagnostic ultrasound examinations.
• Deliver high-quality, patient-centred imaging services.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support safe patient outcomes.

Skills

Ultrasound imaging

Clinical judgement

Team collaboration

Patient-centred care

Education

Ultrasound qualification

MRTB registration

Job description

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, Whanganui

Multiple positions available, permanent FTE (negotiable)

Looking for more than just your next job? Looking for a lifestyle?

At Health New Zealand, Whanganui, we're seeking a qualified Sonographer to join our friendly and supportive Radiology team. This is an opportunity to build an exceptional career while enjoying a lifestyle that many people spend years searching for.

Why Whanganui?

Nestled between mountains, rivers, and the Tasman Sea, Whanganui offers the perfect balance of professional satisfaction and quality of life. Whether you're looking to spend less time commuting and more time doing what matters, or you're ready for a community where you can truly belong, Whanganui delivers.

Imagine:

• A short commute and more time for yourself and your whānau.
• Affordable housing and a lower cost of living compared with larger centres.
• Easy access to beaches, hiking and mountain biking trails, waterways, and outdoor adventures.
• A thriving arts and culture scene, great cafés, and a welcoming community.
• The opportunity to make a real impact in a regional health service where your expertise is highly valued.

About the role

As a Sonographer, you will perform a broad range of diagnostic ultrasound examinations, providing high-quality imaging services that support excellent patient outcomes.

Working alongside a dedicated multidisciplinary team, you'll contribute to delivering safe, patient-centred care while enjoying a varied and rewarding scope of practice.

About you

You will:

• Hold a recognised ultrasound qualification.
• Be registered with the Medical Radiation Technologists Board (MRTB) and hold a current Annual Practising Certificate.
• Have experience performing a broad range of ultrasound examinations.
• Demonstrate excellent clinical judgement and patient-centred practice.
• Enjoy working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Have a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, health equity, and culturally safe care.

What we offer

• A supportive and collegial Radiology team.
• A varied clinical workload with opportunities to further develop your skills.
• Ongoing professional development and continuing education support.
• The chance to make a meaningful difference for patients and whānau across our region.
• A lifestyle that allows you to achieve genuine work-life balance.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team committed to delivering excellent healthcare while enjoying everything Whanganui has to offer.

Come for the role. Stay for the lifestyle.

We will be reviewing applications as we receive them and we may close the advert sooner if we find a suitable candidate.