Trainee Sonographer

Dunedin - New Zealand

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Trainee Sonographer

Dunedin

Salary Band $82400 - $87500 p.a pro rata Kiwisaver

Full-time Fixed-term opportunity until December 2027
Earn while you learn (all training costs covered)

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 have an exciting opportunity for trainee sonographers to join Health New Zealand Southern on a full-time fixed-term basis until December 2027. This opportunity will see you based out of Dunedin hospital with visits to Invercargill (and potentially other centres across Te Waipounamu). Te Whatu Ora will pay all training costs and once you are registered with MRTB you will then undertake the PGD through University of Auckland. This course is distance-based learning. The expectation for this role is 36 hours a week hands on learning (scanning) and 4 hours study per week.

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About you

You will hold a relevant BSc
Ability to communicate effectively with patients family and whanau
Understand own capabilities and limitations
Ability to self-regulate and motivated to complete study requirements
Ability to flourish in a busy working environment
Demonstrate attention to detail

About us

Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions providing services to 350000 people in diverse communities. The Southern district offers the benefits of excellent amenities first class primary through to tertiary education affordable housing and outstanding recreational opportunities. Whether its surfing kayaking or sailing; skiing hunting or fishing; theatre live-music or art theres literally something for everyone.

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Benefits

Subsidised gym membership and discounted health insurance
Continuous support for career development
Access to a range of retail discounts and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Beautiful coastlines and family-friendly communities

Salary range

This role belongs to the APEX/DHB Collective Agreement and falls between the step 1 ($82400 p.a.) and Step 2 ($87500 p.a. pro-rata) Trainee Sonographer scale.

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 Sunday 9th November 2025. If you have any questions about the role please email our Recruitment Advisor at

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.

Required Experience:

Intern

Trainee SonographerDunedinSalary Band $82400 - $87500 p.a pro rata Kiwisaver Full-time Fixed-term opportunity until December 2027Earn while you learn (all training costs covered)Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to buildi...