Sonographer

• Sonographer । Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldier’s Hospital
• Permanent, Full-Time or Part -Time । Up to 80 hours per fortnight (1 FTE) – Flexible hours considered
• This is an excellent opportunity to join a well - supported Radiology service where your expertise directly contributes to accurate diagnosis and high ‑ quality patient care. You’ll enjoy a varied caseload, access to modern equipment, and the chance to work alongside a highly skilled multidisciplinary team in a collegial environment that values professional development.

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

As a Sonographer, you will deliver high ‑ quality diagnostic ultrasound services across a broad range of examinations, including obstetrics, gynaecology, abdominal, musculoskeletal and vascular imaging. You will produce diagnostically accurate images and technical reports to support timely radiological interpretation, while ensuring a safe, respectful and comfortable experience for patients.

You’ll work collaboratively with radiologists, medical imaging technologists, nursing staff and referring clinicians. The role also includes maintaining equipment, participating in quality assurance activities, supporting the training of student sonographers, and contributing to continuous improvement within the ultrasound service.

This role suits a sonographer who values clinical excellence, professionalism and teamwork, and who enjoys keeping pace with evolving imaging technologies.

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About the Team/Service/ Location

You will be part of the Medical Imaging (Radiology) Department at Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldier Memorial Hospital, working within a supportive ultrasound team and the wider imaging service. The department provides diagnostic imaging services to acute, inpatient, outpatient and community ‑ based patients, supported by modern infrastructure and strong clinical leadership.

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About you

You are a qualified, patient ‑ focused sonographer with strong technical skills and a professional, compassionate approach. You will have:

• Current registration and practising certificate with the Medical Radiation Technologists Board in the Sonography scope of practice
• Well ‑ developed ultrasound skills, particularly in abdominal, obstetric and gynaecological imaging
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a multidisciplinary team
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality and patient safety
• Confidence managing competing demands in a clinical environment
• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, equity and culturally safe practice

Desired:

• Experience in musculoskeletal, vascular (including carotid) or paediatric ultrasound
• Experience supporting or training students
• Experience applying Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles in practice

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 31^st May 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Angela Fuller । Angela.Fuller@hbdhb.govt.nz

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

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.