Cardiologist

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

Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua | MidCentral is seeking an experienced and motivated Cardiologist to join our dynamic and expanding multidisciplinary Cardiology Service. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the continued development of both community-based and hospital-based secondary care cardiology services.

We are particularly interested in hearing from cardiologists with experience in pacing procedures, as this is a growing area of focus within our service.

What we can offer

• A genuine work-life balance in a vibrant regional city
• A collegial and diverse team environment
• Ongoing professional development and training
• Six weeks of annual leave per year
• 10 paid CME days annually, with a generous allowance for courses, conferences, and travel
• Comprehensive relocation packages for national and international candidates

About the Team/Service

We have a well-established heart failure service and are actively implementing national standards for cardiac care. The service is currently undergoing significant development, including the expansion of dedicated facilities for diagnostic angiography, PCI, and pacemaker implantation.

Our department is well-equipped with facilities for:

• Exercise ECGs
• Ambulatory monitoring
• Echocardiography (including TOE)
• Diagnostic cardiac angiography and PCI
• CT coronary angiography
• Cardiac MRI
• SPECT myocardial perfusion imaging
• Permanent pacemaker insertion and follow-up

MidCentral serves a population of approximately 180,000 and provides a comprehensive range of cardiology services including diagnostic angiography, pacing, echocardiography, CTCA, CMRI, and an integrated heart failure and inpatient service.

Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua - MidCentral is a 350-bed secondary hospital located in Palmerston North, in the heart of the Manawatu region. While we serve a local population of 180,000, we also provide regional services to a broader population of 550,000 across Whanganui, Taranaki, and Hawke's Bay.

About you

• Proven clinical experience in cardiology
• A strong understanding of departmental development and clinical governance
• Experience in establishing or expanding interventional services
• A commitment to working in a rural and regional healthcare setting

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 Maori, 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 the advertised date. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Denella Statham, Recruitment Specialist.

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

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.