Casual Sonographerat Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Taranaki -
Sonographer, Casual, New Plymouth Nau mai, haere mai ki Te Whatu Ora TaranakiTaranaki Whanui He Rohe Oranga
- Taranaki Together, A Healthy CommunityKōrero mō te tūranga
- About the role Based in New Plymouth across two sites.Join our dynamic team at Health New Zealand in New Plymouth!
We are currently looking for a skilled sonographer to join our friendly and supportive radiology department at Taranaki Base Hospital.
If you thrive in a collaborative environment, value teamwork, and excel at delivering top-notch clinical outcomes, this role is perfect for you.Our Radiology department is seeking a casual Sonographer with excellent scanning and time management skills to join our busy team.
Located within the hospital, our referrals include acute examinations (inpatient/ED), obstetric, community and vascular referrals.Our Sonographers work primarily at our Taranaki Base Hospital site but do also rotate to provide scanning at one of our satellite sites.
We have a well-equipped department with six Philips Epiq ultrasound machines.We are looking for a Sonographer with excellent communication skills, a high standard of patient care, enthusiasm and the ability to work efficiently in our busy department in a team of four others.We have a friendly welcoming team, and can offer a great work life balance , enabling you to head to the beach after work.In addition, we are excited to announce that our new building is set to be completed in 2026.
Our facilities in New Plymouth include advanced imaging technologies such as general x-ray, CT, ultrasound, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, Interventional radiography, fluoroscopy and more.With satellite sites in Hawera, Stratford, and Waitara, you will have the chance to work alongside a team of around 60 staff members, supported by experienced Radiologists.Don't miss this opportunity to grow your career and make a difference in the healthcare community.
Apply now to be a part of our innovative team at Health New Zealand!Please click here to view the job description.Moū- About youTo be successful in this role you will be required to have/be:
-NZ registration and a current annual practising certificateExcellent technical skills and knowledgeWell-developed communication, critical thinking skills and a commitment to family centred careCapable of working independently and within a small teamA strong commitment to quality healthcareVersatile and able to adapt to a constantly changing environmentAble to work well within a close team and be willing to take part in training students.
Te Kaupapa Mission Improving, promoting, protecting and caring for the health and wellbeing of the people of Taranaki.We are looking for people that share our vision by providing the best care for our people and our community.
We have a responsibility to see the whole picture, the whole community, in terms of health and to support everyone working in Taranaki to do the best job they can in a world of constant change.Taranaki
- A place like no otherTaranaki boasts some of New Zealands 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 in 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 caf culture.
Click here to read more information about Taranaki.For further information on our international recruitment and what we offer Click here and find out how to make a difference somewhere different.
E pā ana ki a tatou- About usAt Te Whatu Ora Taranaki we are committed to recognising the value our people bring to our organisation within a supportive team of healthcare professionals that provide comprehensive care to our patients.We believe having workforce that is diverse and inclusive, we are a pro-equity Health Organisation, and this means that we will be better positioned to understand and serve our community.
- our New Facilities currently under construction check this out on our website www.tdhb.org/maunga.shtml Opportunities to participate on local project and regional collaboration teams Professional developmentWe would love to hear from you!
- Join us!Applications Close: Tuesday 30 June 2026Ma tini, ma mano, ka rapa te whai l By joining together, we will succeedWorking at Health New ZealandHealth 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 ApplyTo apply please click apply now.All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by Tuesday 30 June 2026.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Fay Bailey, Ultrasound Team Leader on Email: fay.bailey@tdhb.org.nzWe will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.