Cardiac Sonographer

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

Are you a skilled Cardiac Sonographer looking to take your career to new heights in a breath-taking and inspiring location? Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Matau a Māui Hawke’s Bay invites experienced and motivated sonographers to join our dynamic Cardiology team. This is an incredible opportunity for sonographers to bring their expertise, advancing your career while enjoying a rewarding and enriching role in a picturesque and welcoming region.

As a Cardiac Sonographer within our Cardiology Service, you'll play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care. Your responsibilities will include performing advanced diagnostic procedures such as adult transthoracic echocardiograms, stress echocardiograms, and assisting with transoesophageal echocardiograms. Plus, you will have the chance to enhance your experience with hands-on exposure to rural and community outreach clinics throughout Hawke’s Bay, making for a truly diverse and enriching professional journey.

About the Team / Service / Location

Hawke’s Bay is not just an incredible place to work — it’s a place to truly live well. The region offers a fantastic lifestyle that combines a stunning natural environment with a laid-back, family-friendly vibe. With its sun-drenched beaches, award-winning wineries, and perfect outdoor adventure opportunities, it’s the ideal place for those seeking a balance of work and play.

• Great Facilities : The Hawke’s Bay Cardiology Service has a new Heart Hub outpatient’s facility with four dedicated sonography rooms, dedicated reporting room, modern GE scanners and GE ViewPoint reporting system.
• Supportive and Experienced Team : The Sonography Team is multi-national with a wide array of experience. Our sonographers are supported by our Imaging Cardiologists and professional leads.
• Stunning Scenery & Outdoor Adventure : Whether you love relaxing on beautiful beaches, hiking through scenic landscapes, or enjoying a round of golf, you’ll find plenty to keep you active and relaxed.
• A Strong Community Feel : Enjoy a welcoming, close-knit environment where families thrive. Hawke’s Bay offers a great quality of life with friendly locals and plenty of opportunities to get involved in community activities.
• Mild, Sunny Climate : With an ideal climate for year-round outdoor activities, you'll appreciate the warm and sunny days that make every weekend feel like a holiday.

Whether you’re looking to raise a family, enjoy an exciting career, or just experience a better lifestyle, Hawke’s Bay is a perfect place to settle down.

Hawke’s Bay offers excellent work-life balance, sun, beaches, exceptional outdoor adventures, great schools, mountains and skiing close by, wonderful food and stunning wineries, vibrant cities and plenty more to boast about. For more information on living and working in Hawke’s Bay click HERE

About you

• MRTB Registration : You must be eligible for registration with the New Zealand Medical Radiation Technologists Board (MRTB). We will support your transition from BSE / ASE to MRTB.
• Cardiac Ultrasound Qualification : You will have an acceptable qualification for MRTB registration (e.g., QUT or DMU).
• Post-qualification Experience : A minimum of one year’s experience in cardiac ultrasound, with a passion for adult and paediatric echocardiograms.
• Clinical Expertise : Strong understanding of echocardiography techniques, with a keen interest in applying this knowledge in a dynamic and diverse setting.
• Experience with cardiac physiology in a clinical setting.
• An interest in leadership, teaching, or research.
• Advanced IT skills to support diagnostic equipment and reporting.
• Experience with paediatric TTE.

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 review the position profile, click HERE 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 Sym Gardiner via email on

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

Employer : Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Te Matau a Māui Hawke's Bay

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