Sonographer

• Waikato Hospital
• Part time – 0.4 FTE
• Fixed term until end of October 2027

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

The Ultrasound service at Waikato Hospital consists of 8 high-end machines and provides general ultrasound imaging to inpatient, outpatient and obstetric services within a tertiary hospital. We service a large catchment area and are exposed to lots of different pathologies and interesting cases.

Day to day, you will provide comprehensive imaging in trauma, inpatient and outpatient settings. You will also work in collaboration with other health professionals + multi-disciplinary teams.

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About the Service

The ultrasound department at Waikato Hospital is committed to growing our service to meet growing demands. We are also focused on creating a positive culture and great work environment for all our staff.

About you

The skills and experience you need to be considered for this role:

• Using independent judgment during the ultrasound study to acquire and assess information obtained
• Coordinating bookings and scheduling of workload
• Assume responsibility of safety of patients while they are in the sonographer's care
• Assist in maintaining equipment and work area, and maintain adequate supplies.
• registration with the NZ Medical Radiation Technologist Board
• current practising certificate within the general scope of practice
• DMU or equivalent post graduate recognised sonography qualification
• excellent communication skills
• strong professional judgement

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 online” or apply via our Waikato Careers website by clicking here.

All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal before 11:59 pm on 8 November 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Rachael Devey at Rachael.Devey@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

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