Specialist Cardiac Sonographer

New Zealand Government; Northland; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The New Zealand Government is seeking a Specialist Cardiac Sonographer to provide high-quality echocardiograms in Te Tai Tokerau. The successful candidate will work at Whangarei Hospital and other peripheral sites, ensuring a comprehensive and efficient Cardiac Echocardiography service.

This role requires autonomy and expertise in conducting echocardiograms, including adult and paediatric studies. The applicant must have appropriate professional registration and be willing to travel.

Qualifications

• NZ recognised professional registration with the Medical Radiation Technologists Board or Australian Sonographer Accreditation Board.
• Willingness to travel and valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality, timely, and appropriate echocardiograms.
• Lead and participate in ongoing education and development of other team members.
• Conduct adult and paediatric studies including transoesophageal echocardiography.

Skills

Ability to work independently

Ability to work cooperatively in a team

Expertise in echocardiograms

Education

Recognised/accredited academic qualification

Job description

About the Role

Be a Specialist Cardiac Sonographer in Te Tai Tokerau. Provide high-quality, timely and appropriate echocardiograms, leading a comprehensive and efficient Cardiac Echocardiography service, including travel to peripheral hospitals.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality, timely and appropriate echocardiograms.
• Participate in a comprehensive, high quality, efficient Cardiac Echocardiography service for Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau, including travel to peripheral hospitals.
• Operate as an autonomous practitioner capable of high-level and accurate reporting of Echo studies.
• Conduct adult and paediatric studies, and perform transoesophageal echocardiography and stress echocardiography.
• Lead and participate in ongoing education and development of other team members.

Qualifications

• Recognised/accredited academic qualification.
• NZ recognised professional registration; Medical Radiation Technologists Board www.mrtboard.org.nz and/or Australian Sonographer Accreditation Board https://www.asar.com.au/.
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Willingness to travel and current driving licence.

Eligibility & Registration

Applicants are encouraged to enquire with SCT www.sct.org.nz and CPRB www.cprb.org.nz regarding eligibility for registration and APC in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Location and Team

The role is based at Whangarei Hospital and other peripheral sites, as part of a rapidly developing Cardiology service in Te Tai Tokerau. The position includes travel to peripheral hospitals.

Inclusion

We welcome applications from Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

Submit applications through the online careers portal by 11th June 2026. For more information, contact Olivia Matthews at [e-mail].