Sonographer

Taranaki District Health Board; Whakatāne; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora’s Radiology department in the Bay of Plenty is seeking a fixed-term Sonographer to join a busy team. The role involves excellent scanning and time management with referrals including inpatient/ED, obstetric, vascular and community.

You will be supported by Radiologists and other Sonographers. The successful applicant will hold NZ Registration as a Medical Imaging Technologist with a recognised sonography qualification and have post-graduate credentials.

Qualifications

• NZ Registration as Medical Imaging Technologist with sonography qualification is essential.
• General DMU/Post Graduate Diploma or equivalent.
• Ideally skilled in vascular or musculoskeletal ultrasound.
• Proactive and efficient in a busy department.
• Excellent interpersonal skills are required.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

NZ Registration as Medical Imaging Technologist

Postgraduate Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

Our Radiology department is seeking a fixed term, full time Sonographer with excellent scanning and time management skills to join our busy team. Located within the hospital, our referrals include acute examinations (inpatient/ED), obstetric, vascular and community referrals.You will be supported by a team of qualified Radiologists and Sonographers.

We are looking for a Sonographer with excellent communication skills, a high standard of patient care, enthusiasm and the ability to work efficiently in our busy department.

This is a fixed term position for 12 months, working 40 hours per week.

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is spread across a vast geographical area and centred across two hospitals based in Tauranga and Whakatāne. We serve a population of approximately 308,000 for the major population centres of Tauranga, Katikati, Te Puke, Whakatāne, Kawerau and Ōpōtiki. Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is one of the Bay of Plenty's largest employers with over 4500 staff.

About You

NZ Registration as a Medical Imaging Technologist with a sonography qualification recognised by the Medical Radiation Technologists Board is essential.

The successful applicant you will need:

• General DMU/Post Graduate Diploma or equivalent
• Ideally skilled in areas such as vascular, musculo-skeletal ultrasound
• Proactive, efficiency while working
• Ability to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills

If this position suits your skills and lifestyle, then we would be pleased to hear from you.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

12 September 2026

Job details

Job Reference:

Job Reference: WHA01551

Location:

North Island - Bay of Plenty - Whakatane