Job Vacancies

• Take the next step in your career as a Sonographer in beautiful New Zealand
• Advance your career working in a multi-disciplinary team across services
• Full-time permanent and fixed-term positions are available across New Zealand, talk to us about where you want to work!

About the role

Exciting opportunities are available for qualified Sonographers who want to make a positive impact while working in a dynamic, multi-disciplinary, and supportive team. We are looking for Sonographers who are passionate about delivering quality care to our patients. Positions are immediately available across New Zealand.

Depending on the role, responsibilities may include some or all of the following:

• Performing ultrasound examinations: Conduct a variety of diagnostic ultrasound scans based on clinical referrals, for example abdominal, obstetric, vascular, musculoskeletal, or cardiac ultrasounds.
• Patient care: Clearly explain procedures and ensure patients feel comfortable, obtain relevant medical history to inform examinations
• Image analysis and reporting: Analyse ultrasound images to identify abnormalities and provide preliminary findings to referring clinicians. Accurately document findings and communicate with other healthcare professionals
• Safety and compliance: Follow health and safety regulations, including infection control procedures. Adhere to ethical and professional standards set by the Medical Radiation Technologists Board (MRTB) and Health New Zealand
• Professional development and quality assurance: Stay informed about advances in ultrasound technology and techniques through continuous professional development (CPD). Participate in quality assurance activities, such as equipment calibration and peer reviews
• Collaboration and communication: Work closely with radiologists, obstetricians, and other healthcare professionals to provide integrated patient care. Coordinate effectively with administrative staff to manage appointments and workflow

About you

To work as a Sonographer in New Zealand, you will need to be a qualified Sonographer registered with the NZ Medical Radiation Technologist Board (NZMRTB) under the Sonographer scope of practice. Candidates with an international medical radiation and radiation therapy qualification can apply for registration with the Medical Radiation Technologist Board.

Practitioners need to meet competency standards and hold an Annual Practising Certificate (APC) to work safely and effectively.

Call New Zealand home

One of the best things about living and working in New Zealand is the opportunity to experience nature, outdoor adventure and vibrant cities so close to where you live and work. You’re never far away from your next adventure in New Zealand with access to hiking, skiing, mountain biking, and water sports, as well as fine dining and diving into traditional experiences to learn more about Māori culture all across the country.

Salary and benefits

Sonographers receive 4 weeks of annual leave, giving you time to explore our beautiful country and enjoy life in our diverse community. In addition to your base salary, you will receive reimbursement of your registration and practising certificate fees, with professional indemnity insurance covered by Health New Zealand. You will also have a minimum of 5 days of CPD leave per year, plus up to AUD ~$2,462 (NZD $3,000) annually towards CPD expenses.

The salary, leave and benefits of Sonographers practising in New Zealand are covered by either the APEX or PSA collective agreement.

Sonographers receive a base salary relative to their level of experience.

• APEX 11-step progression scale: annual salaries range AUD ~$99,307 – ~$132,957 (NZD $121,000 – $162,000)
• PSA 11-step progression scale: annual salaries range AUD ~$83,958 – ~$113,022 (NZD $102,298 – $137,710)

Individual districts may have variations or additional provisions under their collective agreements.

Working for 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 all applications including those from diverse Māori, Pacific disabled and rainbow communities.

How to apply

Please click ‘apply now’ to move forward. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal.

If you are an international candidate and have questions, please email our recruiters at internationalrecruitmentcentre@tewhatuora.govt.nz

If you trained with New Zealand and are registered with the MRTB and have any questions, please email dawn.tyler@hbdhb.govt.nz

We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website.