Trainee Sonographer
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora · 5001+ employees
What the role involves
- Performing ultrasound scans
- Studying postgraduate ultrasound
- Working across modalities
What they ask for
MIT qualification with current APC, registration with Medical Radiation Technologist Board (NZ), eligibility for University of Auckland Postgraduate Ultrasound programme, commitment to biculturalism, and ability to work and study full-time for 2.5 years.
- Professional licence or registration
About the job
- Opportunity for Trainee Sonographers
- Fixed term, full-time position – 40 Hours week/1fte
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
We are looking for a Trainee Sonographer to join the ultrasound department in Radiology Te Toka Tumai Auckland. This is a Fixed Term, full-time position. This role requires you to have an MIT qualification with a current APC. You will be working across all modalities general, vascular, paediatric and Obgyn in addition to studying in the University of Auckland Post Graduate Ultrasound Course. As a facility that provides primary, secondary, tertiary and quaternary healthcare you will have the opportunity to train in a facility offering:
- Acute general and vascular ultrasound service
- Emergency Ultrasound
- General outpatient’s department
- Paediatric and neonatal ultrasound
- Obstetrics and gynaecology ultrasound service
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About the Team/Service/ Location
Our team is made up of passionate and supportive sonographers who are committed to providing high quality ultrasound imaging. We work across all three Te Toka Tumai sites offering the full scope of ultrasound practice across inpatient and outpatient settings.
About you
As the ideal person for this role, you will have the following skills and attributes:
- Registration with the Medical Radiation Technologist Board (NZ)
- Sound understanding of professional ethics
- A commitment to biculturalism
- Outstanding time management skills and an ability to work under pressure
- Be eligible to enrol in the University of Auckland Post Graduate Ultrasound programme and be prepared to work and study full time for a minimum of 2.5 years.
For more information about this role please contact Enya McPherson via email EnyaM@adhb.govt.nz
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
Advertising closes: 8th November 2026 at Time 11:59 pm (New Zealand standard time).
To apply please click on the ‘Apply’ tab below and submit your application online attaching your updated CV, Cover Letter and your academic transcripts both undergraduate and postgraduate.
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If you have any queries about accessibility, or technical issues with the online process, please contact Vaidehi Sharma - Recruitment Consultant at Vaidehi.sharma@Tewhatuora.govt.nz quoting ref #ADHB25313 to discuss how we can best support your application.
Job Details
Qualifications: This position is a Core Children's worker under the Children's Act & requires full safety checks completed before any new employee starts
Job Posting: 20/Oct/26, 08/Nov/26
Organisation: Clinical Support Services
HealthBoard: AUK-Auckland Central
Job: Sonographer Students, Full-time, Monday - Friday