• Combine a New Zealand lifestyle experience whilst practicing in an outstanding clinical setting with flexible working arrangements!
• World-renowned Cardiovascular Service – Auckland City Hospital, New Zealand!

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 currently looking for Intensivists or Cardiac Anaesthetists with experience in intensive care, who are passionate about providing the highest level of care to a diverse patient population. You will work closely with a team of skilled Intensive care specialists and nurses, to provide intensive care services to the Cardiothoracic and Vascular ICU. Cardiac Anaesthetists with experience in complex postoperative care will be considered.

About the Team/Service/Location

CVICU

Our Cardiothoracic and Vascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) at Auckland City Hospital is a stand-alone Intensive Care department with 18 ICU and 8 HDU beds. We provide care to patients following all cardiothoracic and vascular surgery as well as heart and lung transplantation. We also provide mechanical cardiac and respiratory support for the sickest patients in the country as the National ECMO referral centre. Patient care is managed by Intensivists and Cardiac Anaesthetists.

For more information about CVICU at Auckland Hospital, please visit cvicu.co.nz

For any Initial enquiries you can directly contact our CVICU Clinical Director Dr Andrew McKee at andrewm@adhb.govt.nz

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About you

You will need to have the following:

• Specialist experience in intensive care for acute and elective adult cardio-thoracic surgery of all types (excluding paediatric experience)
• Be registered or be eligible for specialist registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand

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 by Friday, 2 May 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.

We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website