Cardiologist – General Adult Cardiology and Adult Congenital Cardiology

Specialty: Cardiology

Grading: Specialist / Consultant

Number of positions: 1

Job Hours: 40

Required qualifications: 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.

  • Join the largest tertiary care centre and clinical research facility in New Zealand!
  • Professional practice and growth opportunity with a New Zealand lifestyle experience
  • Permanent full-time role
  • Opportunities for growth and career advancement with dedicated staff to help you

Te whiwhinga mahi – The opportunity

The Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD) and 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 Greenlane Paediatric and 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.

We have a full-time permanent position 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 0.5 FTE general adult cardiology.

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 further queries contact Dr Tim Hornung, Clinical Lead for ACHD at thornung@adhb.govt.nz Or Cara Wasywich, Service Clinical Director for cardiology at CaraW@adhb.govt.nz.

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Nga pūkenga motuhake – Important skills

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 ‘the weaving of wellness’. We’re dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand is committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.

How to apply

To apply please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by Tuesday, 21 March 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Aqeela Razvi, Recruitment Consultant at aqeelar@adhb.govt.nz

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

To apply for this job please visit jobs.tewhatuora.govt.nz.

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Vacancy contact details

Name: Aqeela Razvi

Email: aqeelar@adhb.govt.nz

Phone: +64 (0) 21 843018