• Lead excellence in cardiothoracic surgery at a major tertiary hospital in Auckland, New Zealand
• Comprehensive relocation support provided
• Permanent, full-time roles available

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

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a Cardiothoracic Surgeon to join the cardiothoracic surgical department of one of New Zealand’s leading public hospitals.

You will join a highly skilled and collaborative team of 8 Cardiothoracic Surgeons and other medical, nursing, and allied health professionals; renowned for their commitment to excellence in patient care, innovation, and clinical practice.

Our Cardiothoracic Surgical Unit (CTSU) at Auckland City Hospital is the highest volume unit in New Zealand and Australasia. With approximately 1,000 coronary artery bypass operations and over 250 lung resections performed each year, alongside a comprehensive range of major thoracic procedures, this high-volume service delivers nearly half of New Zealand’s cardiothoracic surgical workload and is recognised as one of the two largest cardiothoracic programmes in Australasia.

What can we offer you?

• Excellent professional development opportunities and on-going education
• You will be offered a competitive fixed salary, with additional remuneration available for operating sessions and acute procedures undertaken on a fee-for-service basis. The basic remuneration for this position is covered by a collective agreement. To learn more, click here
• Accredited Employer status which supports the work visa applications

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For any clinical enquiries or more information please contact Peter Alison, Service Clinical Director petera@adhb.govt.nz or Gareth Stanley, Operation Manager gstanney@adhb.govt.nz

About the Team/Service/Location

Positioned in the centre of Auckland, one of the worlds most liveable cities, the Cardiothoracic Surgical Unit at Auckland City Hospital is the largest Cardiac Surgery Centre in New Zealand, providing the full range of cardiothoracic surgery for both ischemic and rheumatic heart disease, aortic surgery, and lung cancer surgery.

The CTSU is part of the wider Cardiovascular Directorate which is home to the National Heart and Lung Transplant Service with a growing LVAD programme and national ECMO centre for which it has a retrieval service.

As New Zealands National Heart and Lung Transplant Unit and National ECMO Centre, the Cardiothoracic Surgical Unit (CTSU) provides highly specialised tertiary and quaternary services to patients across the country. The department manages approximately 1,300 admissions annually and operates a nationwide ECMO retrieval service. The service continues to expand with a recent introduction of programmes for mini mitral and PTE procedures.

Auckland City Hospital Cardiovascular service has a long history of excellence and innovation in Cardiothoracic Surgery, building on the legacy of the Greenlane Road Cardiovascular Centre.

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

The ideal candidate will be an experienced Surgeon with both Cardiac and Thoracic surgery skills.

You will have, or be eligible for, vocational registration with the New Zealand Medical Council in cardiothoracic surgery, and ideally be a member of The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons. Experience in heart and lung transplantation is desirable.

You will be required to provide source verification of your qualifications for your registration application. For more information about the registration process and source verification of qualifications, click here.

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 aqeelar@adhb.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.

We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website.