Trainee Sonographer

## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Trainee Sonographer
• Palmerston North
• 0.8 Temporary Fixed Term (Nov 2025-June 2028)
• Kickstart your ultrasound career with purpose, support, and balance.
• 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 trainee Sonographer role combines part-time work with part-study (Post Graduate Diploma Health Science in Ultrasound), undertaken through the University of Auckland (UoA) across 2 academic years. There is a requirement for self-directed study in your own time to meet the course requirements, study time within hours will be provided as per the collective agreement.MidCentral is a teaching hospital, offering a very supportive learning environment, encouraging professional development and education.
• About the Service
• Based at
• Palmerston North Hospital
• , you'll be part of a dynamic imaging team serving a diverse community. Travel to other sites may be required to meet clinical training needs. Our culture is built on
• kindness, excellence
• , and
• community connection.
• About you
• You're ready to take the next step in your health career. You may be a :
• Medical Imaging Technologist, or
• Holder of an undergraduate degree in allied health or biomedical science (clinical experience preferred)You're also :
• A NZ citizen or permanent resident
• A strong communicator, comfortable in team settings
• Patient-focused, with cultural awareness and empathy
• Resilient, able to balance study and clinical work
• A problem-solver, thriving in fast-paced environments
• Note : Successful candidates will need to be eligible to register with the Medical Radiation Technologists Board (MRTB) in the Sonographer Trainee Scope of Practice and complete the 2-year Postgraduate Diploma Health Science within the allocated fixed term period.
• If you have the required expertise and are looking for your next move, then we want to hear from you!
• About the Location
• Manawatū is known for its effortless blend of city and rural living; here you can choose your ideal lifestyle, from peaceful rural villages, to bustling townships, or city life. It's a family-friendly place that's easy to live and work, with easy access to an array of outdoor activities – beaches, ski fields, lakes, mountains, as well as fantastic mountain biking and hiking tracks. No traffic and an easy commute to work, really help a with true work-life balance. Our fantastic central location means exploring other parts of New Zealand is easy as a drive or a short flight. We are well served with excellent schooling options, as well as two tertiary institutes – Massey University and the International Pacific College.Discover more hidden gems that Manawatū and Palmerston North have to offer here : . Check out our here for more information about Palmerston North hospital.We actively encourage a life work balance and appreciate flexibility can be important, so we are open to discuss options!
• 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
• If you have any questions about the role, please contact : Tara Penketh, Allied Health Recruitment Advisor (Email : )Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.
• We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
• | Location : | Manawatu / Whanganui || Attachment : | (PDF, 226KB) Other (PDF, 267KB) Job Description |

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