Sonographer

• Permanent, full-time 1FTE (80 hours per fortnight).
• Located in New Plymouth at Taranaki Base Hospital and at satellite locations as and when required.

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

Join our dynamic ultrasound team in a state-of-the-art facility equipped with five Philips Epiq. We perform a wide range of imaging investigations, including general abdominal, obstetric, gynaecological, musculoskeletal, and vascular studies.

We pride ourselves on teamwork, patient-centred care, and delivering exceptional clinical outcomes. You'll enjoy a welcoming environment, a great work-life balance with no after-hours calls, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on our community's health and independence.

For information on the salary band and the position description, please click here. 

About the Service

HNZ Te Whatu Ora Taranaki employs approximately 350 allied health professionals across its services, and we’re growing our inpatient physical health rehabilitation team by 60%. You will be joining a friendly team that is diverse in skills and experience, a team that welcomes collaboration and that values the contribution of each team member. Our team provides rehabilitation care across acute and non-acute inpatient wards as part of Allied Health, and we’re happy to support other teams to ensure their success.

For more information on living and working in Taranaki, click here.

About you

To be successful in this role, you must be registered with the Medical Radiation Technologists Board of NZ, have a current Annual Practising Certificate and also have some experience in general, vascular, upper abdomen, obstetric, gynaecologic, and musculoskeletal areas.

You will also have:

• Excellent technical skills and knowledge
• Well-developed communication, critical thinking skills and a commitment to family-centred care
• A strong commitment to quality healthcare
• Be versatile and able to adapt to a constantly changing environment
• Be capable of working independently within a small team and be willing to take part in training students

About Taranaki

· Do you want to work for an employer known for their focus on employee wellness?

· Would like to work with a passionate and innovative team?

· Come join us on the slopes of Taranaki Maunga.

New Plymouth was named the most liveable city, for a population between 75,000-150,000, by the International Awards for Liveable Communities

Taranaki boasts some of New Zealand’s most iconic natural landscapes like Mt Taranaki and many adventure activities. The rugged and wild coastline is home to more than 12 world-class surf breaks. Taranaki is a place where you can ski and surf on the same day. For a more relaxing experience, there are many walks (bush, coastal or mountain) as well as art trails, festivals and award-winning museums and galleries and a thriving café culture. Click here to read more information about Taranaki.

Te Whatu Ora Taranaki is a large organisation (2,400 staff) operating in the exciting, changing Health sector to a population of 116,600 people. To learn more about our culture, view the video on our careers page.

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 18 May 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Fay Bailey, Ultrasound Team leader. Fay.Bailey@tdhb.org.nz.

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