• Join the largest tertiary care centre and clinical research facility in New Zealand
• Fixed-term and permanent, full-time roles available (Cardiothoracic and ORL Anaesthetist)
• Professional practice and growth opportunity with a New Zealand lifestyle experience

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 are seeking experienced Anaesthetists to join our dynamic Cardiothoracic and ORL Anaesthesia team. We have full time Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia Consultant roles to commence late 2026/early 2027 (start date flexible).

The Greenlane Department of Cardiothoracic and ORL Anaesthesia, based at Te Toka Tumai Auckland City Hospital, serves New Zealand’s largest and one of Australasia’s busiest cardiothoracic surgical units. We provide anaesthesia for 1200 cardiac and 700 thoracic cases annually across five dedicated operating rooms and a specialised cardiothoracic intensive care unit.

Our patients undergo:

• cardiac and thoracic surgical procedures including minimally invasive cardiac surgery, adult congenital and complex maternal heart disease, mechanical circulatory support, and heart and lung transplantation
• interventional cardiology and electrophysiology procedures including TAVI, TEER, and lead extraction
• otorhinolaryngological procedures from day-stay cases to quaternary head and neck surgery
• perioperative echocardiography including transthoracic, transoesophageal, and 3D modalities.

For any clinical enquiries, please email Dr Tim Holliday, Service Clinical Director tholliday@adhb.govt.nz

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About the Team/Service/Location

Centrally located in Auckland, the Greenlane Department of Cardiothoracic and ORL Anaesthesia is an active ANZCA training site with a well-regarded Fellowship program. The department runs established quality improvement and research programs, and operates within a genuinely multidisciplinary environment, working closely with cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, and respiratory medicine, as well as the broader anaesthesia departments at Auckland City Hospital, with shared professional development, education, and quality sessions.

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 to live and raise a family. World-class cuisine, culture, and coastal scenery sit alongside excellent education and healthcare systems. The waterfront, dining and shopping precincts are on your doorstep, while the wild west coast surf beaches and the Hauraki Gulf, including Waiheke Island and its vineyard restaurants, are within easy reach. A packed calendar of festivals, major sporting events, and a vibrant Māori and Pacific cultural scene means there is always something on.

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About you

You will need to:

• have clinical expertise in the areas listed above
• be registered or be eligible for specialist registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand
• provide source verification of your qualifications for your registration application. For more information about the registration process and source verification of qualifications, please visit www.mcnz.org.nz

We offer:

• excellent professional development opportunities and ongoing education
• a competitive fixed salary. The remuneration for this position is covered by a collective agreement: Employment agreements Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora
• Accredited Employer status which supports the work visa applications where required.

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 aqeela.razvi@tewhatuora.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.