Cardiac Sonographer at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern, Otago

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Cardiology Department, Dunedin Hospital
• Salary band - $120,819 - $137,522 p.a. pro-rata and Kiwisaver
• Permanent position
• Full time vacancy (40 hours per week)
• Monday to Friday working hours (*with an on-call component)
• Competitive salary and paid overtime

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

Dunedin Hospital is the Cardiology/Cardiac Surgery centre for Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Southern. We are fortunate to be able to offer good training opportunities both locally and internationally, as well as maintaining close relations with the prestigious Otago University. The Cardiology Department itself is warm, welcoming, and social.

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About us

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.

Benefits

• Beautiful coastlines and a family-friendly community.
• Continuous support for career development.
• Subsidised gym membership and discounted health insurance.
• Access to staff fitness facilities and banking offers
• Access to a range of retail discounts and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).

About you

The successful candidate must hold a Post-graduate qualification in Cardiac Ultrasound (QUT or DMU).

• CPRB/ MRTB registration and APC (or ability to obtain)
• Evidence of ongoing CPD and self-directed learning
• Paediatric scanning would be an advantage
• This post is ideal for someone who is competent and able to work independently as a cardiac sonographer
• Excellent communication and organisation skills are essential

Salary range

This role belongs to the APEX Sonographer Collective Agreement and falls between the step 1 ($120,819 p.a.) and Step 6 ($137,522 p.a. pro-rata)

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 Thursday, 6 November 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please email our Recruitment Advisor at katie.procter@tewhatuora.govt.nz

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