Make a real impact with your expertise in cardiac ultrasound while enjoying a world-class lifestyle in Aotearoa, New Zealand.

• Take the next step in your Cardiac Sonography career in beautiful New Zealand
• Join a high-performing team delivering specialist cardiac diagnostics
• Permanent, full-time and fixed-term opportunities available across the country

About you

We're looking for experienced Cardiac Sonographers who are ready for a new professional challenge and a lifestyle change. If you're passionate about delivering high-quality diagnostic care, working collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams, and contributing to improved cardiac outcomes for patients, then this is your opportunity.

Cardiac Sonographers at Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora provide essential services in both acute and community settings. You'll work closely with cardiologists and technicians, performing a wide range of echocardiographic procedures that are crucial for diagnosis and treatment planning. You'll be joining teams committed to delivering equitable care and high clinical standards across a diverse population.

Opportunities are available throughout New Zealand, including in tertiary centres, general hospitals, and community-based diagnostic hubs. Each location offers unique opportunities for growth, collaboration, and work-life balance. You'll have access to peer support and professional development across our nationwide network, while still enjoying the team culture and close-knit feel of your local service.

Positions are available across New Zealand with immediate start dates, or you can speak with our recruitment team about your plans to move to New Zealand.

To be eligible, you'll need a recognised qualification in cardiac ultrasound and registration (or eligibility for registration) with the New Zealand Medical Radiation Technologists Board. You'll have demonstrated competency in echocardiography and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. A collaborative mindset, strong communication skills, and a commitment to excellent patient care are essential.

Call New Zealand home

Our dedicated Health Immigration Team offers free support to help you and your family relocate once you have received a job offer. Cardiac Sonographers are on Tier 1 of New Zealand's Green List, which means you're eligible for the Straight to Residence Visa. This enables you to apply for residency before you arrive, as long as you have a job offer from us.

One of the best things about living and working in New Zealand is the opportunity to experience nature, outdoor adventure and vibrant cities close to where you live and work. You're never far away from your next adventure in New Zealand with access to hiking, skiing, mountain biking, water sports, fine dining, and diving into traditional experiences to learn more about M?ori culture across the country.

Salary and benefits

Cardiac Sonographers in New Zealand enjoy competitive salaries (typically 66k - $90k USD or $113k - $152k NZD depending on experience), along with four weeks of annual leave and 12 paid public holidays. You'll also receive a paid professional development allowance and opportunities for ongoing training and career progression.

Working for 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 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 applications 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 M?ori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.

Health New Zealand 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, wh?nau (family)-centred care, and excellence.

Our commitment to our communities

The New Zealand Health Charter guides how we relate to each other to serve our wh?nau (family) and communities, to continually improve health outcomes and contribute to wellness for all. We care for the people who care for the people; we recognise, support and value our people and the work we all do and work together to design and deliver healthcare services.

How to apply

Click 'apply now' to submit your application through our online careers portal. Positions are available across the country, with immediate start dates or future opportunities depending on your plans to relocate.

If you have any questions or would like a confidential conversation, please contact our international recruitment team at: internationalrecruitmentcentre@tewhatuora.govt.nz