Trainee Sonographer

Contract : Fixed Term (February 2026 - June 2028), Full Time

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role

We are seeking candidates looking for a clinical training position in post-graduate Sonography training. This training position will be within Capital, Coast and Hutt Valley District (CCHV) in the Hutt Radiology Department.

The Trainee Sonographer :

• Provides support for all Hutt Hospital Radiology staff to enable high quality service delivery across the Hospital
• Supports the establishment of a culture of continuous improvement that links Hutt Hospital Radiology service activities to overall hospital operational strategies
• Fosters excellence in operational standards and professional conduct for the Service
• Supports new and innovative ideas which improve patient experience and outcomes
• Identifies emerging issues, risks, threats and opportunities early and mitigates these

Trainee Sonographers may also be rotated through Wellington Hospital to gain a full breadth of training.

Sonographer training is supported by Radiology Services with clinical tutelage and scanning supervision provided.

About the Team / Service Location

The Hutt Radiology service is multi-disciplinary, employing Radiologists, Nurses, Administration Staff and Medical Imaging Technologists, and is a training institution for MITs, MRI Technologists and Sonographers. The services support Radiology Imaging for the lower North Island and upper South Island capturing a population of over one million people.

The Department is a friendly, professional and dedicated team of approximately 80 staff; with a 'Can Do' attitude who ensure the best possible care for our patients. The department includes : Radiologists, Sonographers, Medical Imaging Technologists, MRI Technologists, Nurses and Health Care Assistants, Administration / Bookings Team, and Data / IT / Quality staff.

The Department offer a supportive workplace culture with a commitment to your ongoing professional development and well-being, and we have a strong focus on outgoing quality improvements and constructive relationships with clinical colleagues. The Radiology Department also hold International Accreditation New Zealand (IANZ) accreditation.

About you

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellness'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa / New Zealand.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.

How to Apply

To apply please click 'apply now.' All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by 27 October. If you have any questions about the role, please contact

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

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