Trainee Sonographer

Trainee Sonographer Wait&#257kere and North Shore Hospitals July 2027 November 2029 PLEASE NOTE, THIS ROLE IS ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT EMPLOYEES OF HEALTH NEW ZEALAND TE WHATU ORA. WE'RE UNABLE TO ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM PEOPLE OUTSIDE OF OUR ORGANISATION.About Waitemat&#257 We have an exciting opportunity for a Trainee Sonographer to join our Radiology team within the Waitemat&#257 District, based at North Shore and Wait&#257kere Hospitals.

As New Zealands largest secondary healthcare provider, Waitemat&#257 serves a fast-growing, diverse, and multicultural population. To learn more about living and working in the Waitemat&#257 District, click here.

About the Role

This trainee role offers hands-on experience in our busy ultrasound departments, where you will develop your skills and knowledge in a wide range of examinations including general, obstetric, paediatric, vascular, and some musculoskeletal imaging. Training will be conducted under supervision at both North Shore and Wait&#257kere Hospitals.

There may be times when you are required to travel within the Auckland region for additional training experience. Upon successful completion of the programme, it is expected that you will take up a Sonographer position and continue your career within the Waitemat&#257 District. To view the full position description, click here.

About You

To be considered, you must either be eligible to enrol or already enrolled in the Postgraduate Diploma in Ultrasound at the University of Auckland. You must also be available to attend a possible 6-week on-campus intensive course. This full-time role begins in Semester 2, 2027, and requires you to balance clinical work with academic study.

Most of your course work will need to be completed outside of working hours, so strong time-management and commitment are essential. Working at Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora. Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is committed to delivering excellent healthcare for all New Zealanders. We value and support a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities.

We welcome applications from candidates who identify with our M&#257ori, 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 12 November 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Sarah Kneller Recruitment Consultant at sarah.

[email protected]. Please note: We will review applications as they are received and may begin the recruitment process before the advertised closing date. Job reference: WDHB22305