Trainee sonographer

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Taranaki; Taranaki; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No out of hours call

Job summary

Health New Zealand – Te Whatu Ora Taranaki invites applications for a Trainee Sonographer position based at Taranaki Base Hospital. The role involves comprehensive radiology training in abdominal, obstetric, gynecological, musculoskeletal and vascular ultrasound under experienced supervision, commencing February 2027.

Work is located primarily at the Taranaki Base Hospital with rotation to satellite units. The successful applicant will balance full‑time study with clinical duties in a supportive

Qualifications

• NZ registration and a current annual practising certificate.
• Passion for ultrasound and patient-centred care.
• Ability to balance study with clinical training.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, perform a range of ultrasound investigations.
• Demonstrate professional communication with patients and team.
• Maintain patient-focused care in a busy radiology department.

Skills

Ultrasound technique

Excellent communication

Patient care

Education

MIT qualification

Tools

Philips Epiq

Job description

Trainee Sonographer Taranaki Base Hospital Permanent fixed-term 2 years 1.0FTE 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

This position is located in our well-equipped radiology department where we undertake a wide range of investigations including general abdominal, obstetric, gynaecological, musculoskeletal and vascular studies. This position will commence In February 2027 and will involve full time commitment to study and attendance at a remote training facility for academic tuition. The remainder of the training will occur in the department under the tutelage of our highly experienced Sonographers. Please click here to view the position description

About the Team/Service/ Location

Our ultrasound team prides itself on being friendly and supportive and works with the people of our community to promote, encourage and enable their health, well-being and independence. This role is best suited to a person who values teamwork, respects individual needs and is motivated by excellent clinical outcomes. We have a well-equipped department with six Philips Epiqs. Our Sonographers work primarily at our Taranaki Base Hospital site but do also rotate to provide scanning at one of our satellite units. We are looking for a trainee Sonographer with excellent communication skills, a high standard of patient care, enthusiasm, and the ability to work efficiently in our busy department in a team of five others.

We have a friendly welcoming team, and can offer a great work life balance (with no out of hours call), enabling you to head to the beach after work.

• great work life balance (with no out of hours call)

About you

We are looking for an applicant with excellent communication skills, a high standard of patient care, enthusiasm, and the ability to work efficiently in our busy department in our team. You must have a passion for Ultrasound. You must be able to show a commitment to full time study and the ability to manage between practical (work commitments) and academic demands. The successful applicant must be highly organised with a strong focus on patient care. This role would be suited to an MIT who is prepared to work hard and will demonstrate several of the Te Whatu Ora Taranaki values in their everyday work life.

You will have:

• NZ registration and a current annual practising certificate.
• Excellent technical skills and knowledge.
• Well-developed communication, critical thinking skills and a commitment to family centred care.
• Be capable of working independently and within a small team.
• A strong commitment to quality healthcare.

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.