Trainee Sonographer

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

Trainee Sonographer | Nelson Hospital | Fixed Term, Full-Time

Do you hold a suitableundergraduate qualification and want to develop a career in ultrasound? Joinour supportive Radiology team and train towards qualification as a sonographerthrough structured clinical experience and formal postgraduate study.

Health New Zealand | Te WhatuOra is grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and committed to ahealth system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the role

This is a fixed-term, full-timeposition for up to three years, working 80 hours per fortnight while youcomplete the required sonography training and study programme. Opportunity toprogress into a qualified Sonographer position on successful completion,subject to availability.

You will live in Christchurchfor the first three months to complete the initial training component.Accommodation arrangements will be discussed with the successful candidate. Youwill then continue your clinical training at Nelson Hospital, with other placementsundertaken where required.

The programme combines a busyclinical workload with postgraduate study. Strong organisation, prioritisationand time-management skills are essential to balance work, study and home life.You will be supported by an experienced sonography team committed to teachingand professional development.

Please view the position description for further information.

About you

You will:

• Hold an appropriate undergraduatequalification that enables entry to the relevant postgraduate ultrasoundprogramme;
• Meet the requirements forregistration in the Trainee Sonographer scope of practice with the New ZealandMedical Radiation Technologists Board (MRTB);
• Be committed to completing therequired postgraduate study and clinical training;
• Communicate well and workcollaboratively within a multidisciplinary team;
• Show initiative, reliability andresponsibility for your learning;
• Be receptive to feedback andcomfortable seeking guidance;
• Provide culturally safe, patient- andwhānau-centred care;
• Be willing and able to live inChristchurch for the first three months and undertake other placements asrequired.

You will gain practicalexperience in a busy clinical service while developing the technical skills,confidence and clinical competence needed to practise as a sonographer. Ourteam offers strong teaching, professional support and a collaborative, patient-centredlearning environment.

For information about living andworking in Nelson, visit:https://info.health.nz/careers/explore-new-zealand/nelson-marlborough

Interested?

If you are motivated, enjoylearning and are ready for the challenge and rewards of sonography training, wewould love to hear from you.

You must be eligible to work in New Zealand or hold a valid New Zealandvisa when applying.

Working at Health NewZealand

Health New Zealand | Te WhatuOra is committed to excellent healthcare and an inclusive workforce thatreflects our communities. We welcome applications from Māori, Pacific, disabledand rainbow communities.

For questions, contact Sonja Rae(Recruitment) at [e-mail] or Jenny Taylor (RadiologyOperations Manager Nelson) at [e-mail].

Job reference: R1N26-303

Applications will be reviewed as received, and recruitment may proceedbefore the advertised closing date. While Health New Zealand is undergoingchange, affected employees will receive preference and priority for thisposition.

Job details

Job Reference:

Job Reference: R1N26-303

Location:

South Island - Nelson / Marlborough - Nelson

Job type:

Job type: Permanent Full time

Expertise:

Clinical - Technical - Medical Imaging Technologist (MIT) / Radiographer