• Take the next step in your Cardiology career as a Cardiologist in stunning New Zealand
• Advance your career working in a multidisciplinary team across services
• Full-time, permanent and fixed-term positions are available across New Zealand for qualified Cardiologists in Auckland, Christchurch, Napier, Rotorua, Palmerston North, Nelson, Whangarei and Hamilton

About you

Exciting opportunities are available for qualified Cardiologists (Senior Medical Officers) who want to make a positive impact while working in a dynamic, multidisciplinary, and supportive team.

We are looking for Cardiologists who are passionate about delivering quality care to our patients. You'll work across various settings - from tertiary hospitals with advanced interventional facilities to regional centres providing essential diagnostic and treatment services. The scope can include general cardiology, interventional procedures, echocardiography, electrophysiology, and heart failure management.

Positions are available across New Zealand in Auckland, Christchurch, Napier, Rotorua, Palmerston North, Nelson, Whangarei and Hamilton. You can speak with our recruitment team about your plans to move to New Zealand.

To work as a Cardiologist (Senior Medical Officer) in New Zealand, you must become registered to practice with the Medical Council of New Zealand. Practitioners must meet competency standards and hold Annual Practicing Certificates (APCs) to work safely and effectively. More information can be found on our careers site; search for 'Senior Medical Officer'.

Call New Zealand home

Once offered a position, our internal health immigration team can provide free support to you and your family with immigrating to New Zealand. This workforce is on the New Zealand immigration green list, so you have the opportunity for permanent residency in New Zealand.

One of the best things about living and working in New Zealand is the opportunity to experience nature, outdoor adventure and vibrant cities so 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, and water sports, as well as fine dining and diving into traditional experiences to learn more about Māori culture all across the country.

Salary and benefits

Senior Medical Officers receive 6 weeks of annual leave and 12 paid public holidays, giving you time to explore our beautiful country and raise a family in our diverse communities. Along with your base salary as a Senior Medical Officer, you will have an annual Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowance of £7K GBP ($16K NZD) (pro-rated for part-time employees), reimbursement of your registration and practicing certificate fees and your professional indemnity insurance is covered by Health New Zealand.

Senior Medical Officers receive a base salary relative to their level of experience.

• Medical Officers annual salaries range £62.5K GBP – £92.4K GBP ($142K NZD - $210K NZD) plus allowances
• Medical Specialists annual salaries range £81.4K GBP - £117.5K GBP ($185K NZD - $267K NZD) plus allowances

Additional allowances are paid on top of base salary and vary due to location and service.

Working for 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 all applications including those from diverse Māori, Pacific disabled and rainbow communities.

How to apply

Please click 'apply now' to move forward. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. If you have questions, please email our recruiters [email protected]