Cardiac Sonographer

• Permanent part time opportunity 0.4FTE (32hrs per fortnight) based at Christchurch Health Campus
• Hours of work are between Monday - Friday 0800 - 1630 with on call hours required
• Registration with the MRTB and a current Annual Practicing certificate are essential

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 Echo Team is a small team who work closely with the Echo consultants. They are part of the larger cardiac technical team.

This is a permanent part time role for an experienced Cardiac Sonographer, with on call hours required.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Performing and reporting echos, exercise echos, and assisting in DSEs in the Echo department
• Observing professional ethics and demonstrating professional responsibility and accountability
• Supervising and clinical training of trainees and/or students 
• Developing departmental skills and standards, as well as maintaining adequate knowledge and sufficient training to carry out clinical procedures

 About You

Do you hold NZ Registration with MRTB and are an experienced Cardiac Sonographer, who meets the below requirements?

• Current Annual Practicing Certificate is essential
• Registration with the MRTB with a cardiac scope of practice is essential
• Minimum requirement of Post Graduate Diploma in Cardiac Ultrasound or equivalent
• proficient in ACHD (adult congenital heart disease) & complex paediatric scanning
• 2 + years clinical experience
• Empathetic, and patient centric
• Excellent organisation and technical skills
• A desire for continued learning and growth
• Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth 
  

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 view the position description and/or apply for the role please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on Sunday 25th January 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Alex Jay at Alexandra.jay@tewhatuora.govt.nz