Sonographer

• Based at Whakatane Hospital
• Fixed term, full-time position
• Enjoy variety in your workplace

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.

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About the Location

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.

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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
• Be computer literate
• 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.

How to Apply

To apply please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 12 September 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Rose, [email protected]

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.