• Join the largest tertiary care centre and clinical research facility in New Zealand!
• Professional practice & growth opportunity with a New Zealand lifestyle experience.
• Permanent full-time role.
• Significant contribution to continuing medical education (CME)

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

We have an exciting opportunity available for a Cardiologist, with sub-specialty training in adult congenital heart disease. You will be joining a highly motivated clinical team of physicians, senior nursing and psychology staff with dedicated administrative support. The position will be 0.5 FTE ACHD and 0.5FTE general adult cardiology.

You will be joining a dynamic cardiology service committed to the provision of excellent healthcare for our population and entering an environment that provides a strong career growth opportunity. With outreach clinics run across the country the role provides a great opportunity to experience a bigger slice of the New Zealand experience.

For further queries contact Dr Tim Hornung, Service Clinical Director for ACHD at [email protected] Or Cara Wasywich, Service Clinical Director for cardiology at [email protected].

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About the Team/Service/ Location

The Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD) is part of Starship, NZ's national children's hospital, supporting all of NZ and the Pacific Islands, with an outstanding reputation as a preeminent provider of paediatric services. This service along with our General Adult Cardiology services are part of Health New Zealand and are based at Auckland City Hospital, which is a 700 bed university teaching hospital. The Paediatric & Congenital Cardiac Service (PCCS) is the national provider for Paediatric and Adult Congenital Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery in New Zealand, providing services to the people of Auckland as well as national services for ACHD surgical and complex ACHD medical patients.

Auckland is a fantastic place for you and your family to live with amazing cuisine, culture and coastal scenery. Our waterfront districts, shopping and dining precincts will keep you busy. Our wild west coast surf beaches and the Hauraki Gulf and islands – including beautiful Waiheke Island and its vineyard restaurants – are simply stunning. Auckland’s packed calendar of festivals and events, our vibrant Māori and Pacific culture, and impressive line-up of major sporting events will certainly keep you entertained all year round!

For more information on living and working in Auckland click here

About you

You must hold FRACP (or equivalent) and be eligible for vocational registration with the Medical Council of NZ. Candidates from outside of NZ are encouraged to apply and our experienced Recruitment Advisors are happy to answer your questions about coming to live and work in Auckland.

You will also be eligible for an honorary position with the University of Auckland, School of Medicine.

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. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Aqeela Razvi, Recruitment Consultant at [email protected] 

Immigration/Visa Support

Immigration NZ has introduced a new Accredited Employer Work Visa system that includes a simplified residency process for health workers on the new “Green List” of occupations – and this position is one of those designated critical positions! Of course, for successful candidates offered a position with us who require a Work Visa, we will provide support with their Visa application as well as advice through our national licensed immigration advisor team. Here are the links to two key pages of NZ Immigration's official site for more information: Immigration NZ Accredited Employer Work Visa and Immigration NZ Green List Occupations . The remuneration for this position is covered by a collective agreement: Employment agreements – Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora