Sonographer

Sonographer - Invercargill

• Affordable lifestyle with world-class outdoor activities on your doorstep
• Choose your own hours of work!
• A supportive team, a fast-paced environment, and lots of interesting cases

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 Radiology team at Southland Hospital in Invercargill are searching for experienced Sonographers to join their team. With part-time and full-time opportunities available you really can chose your own hours of work!

You will work across all areas of ultrasound – general, vascular, paediatric, obstetric, and every other aspect you can think of. You will also have opportunities to assist Radiologists with interventional procedures.

As a team who prides ourselves in the work we do, and the care provided to our patients, quality is at the centre of our service and there is an expectation that you will participate in quality initiatives as part of your role. You will participate in an out of hours on call roster shared equally amongst your Sonographer colleagues.

Click here to learn more about the benefits and what it means to be a Sonographer with Health New Zealand.

About the Team/Service/Location

Our Radiology Service provides to a population of approximately 310,000 people over the lower South Island, our work is predominately emergency and inpatient cases.

Invercargill offers the benefits of a city hospital—modern facilities, varied work, and diverse specialties—within a small, collegial environment where everyone knows each other.

It's a great place for families, with affordable housing, a lower cost of living, quality education, and plenty of outdoor adventure nearby. With stunning scenery, major attractions close by, an easy commute, and free onsite parking, life here is simple and rewarding.

Click here to learn more about living and working in Southland.

About You

We are searching for a qualified, patient focused sonographer with strong technical skills and a professional, compassionate approach.

What you will bring:

• A strong team player with the energy to make a positive impact on patients and colleagues, you'll enjoy a varied workload, competitive pay, and an inclusive, supportive culture.
• You'll need a recognised ultrasound qualification, current practising certificate, and eligibility for registration with the NZMRTB, along with strong written and spoken English.
• Competency in te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori—or a commitment to developing these.
• Experience applying Te Tiriti principles, Mātauranga Māori, and Kaupapa Māori approaches in healthcare is desirable.

If this sounds like you, now is a great time to take the next step in your career and enjoy a warm Southern welcome.

Salary Range

The salary for this position will be in accordance with the APEX Sonographers Multi-Employer Collective Agreement Sonographer Scale, and its between step 1 ($75,144) and Step 11 (137,710) per annum pro-rata.

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 applications from our Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply for the role please click apply now.  All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Katie Procter – Recruitment Advisor at Katie.Procter@tewhatuora.govt.nz