Sonographer

# Sonographer at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Lakes, Bay of Plenty## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role* **Based at Whakatane Hospital*** **Fixed term, part-time position*** **Enjoy variety in your workplace**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**Our Radiology department is seeking a permanent 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, vascular and community referrals. You will be supported by a team of qualified Radiologists and Sonographers.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.This is a fixed term position for 12 months, working 20 hours per week.Click here to view the position description**About the Location**Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is spread across a vast geographical area and centred across two hospitals based in Tauranga and Whakatāne. We serve a population of approximately 308,000 for the major population centres of Tauranga, Katikati, Te Puke, Whakatāne, Kawerau and Ōpōtiki. Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is one of the Bay of Plenty's largest employers with over 4500 staff.Click here to learn more about living and working in the Bay of Plenty.**About You**NZ Registration as a Medical Imaging Technologist with a sonography qualification recognised by the Medical Radiation Technologists Board is essential.**The successful applicant you will need:*** General DMU/Post Graduate Diploma or equivalent* Ideally skilled in areas such as vascular, musculo-skeletal ultrasound* Be computer literate* Proactive, efficiency while working* Ability to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skillsIf this position suits your skills and lifestyle, then we would be pleased to hear from you.**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 **3rd August 2026.** If you have any questions about the role, please contact Rose, [email protected].****We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.****## Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details| | || --- | --- || Employer: | Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Lakes || Location: | Bay of Plenty || Position type: | Contract/Temp Part time || Category: | Health || Date listed: | 03-Jul-2026 || Salary range: | N/A || Closing date: | 03-Aug-2026 || Reference: | WHA01227 || Attachment: | No File Attached || File links: | || Website: | http://www.lakesdhb.govt.nz | #J-18808-Ljbffr