Specialist Electrophysiology Cardiologist 

Job Number

: WAI28749 

• Waikato Hospital - Hamilton, New Zealand
• Permanent Position  

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence. 

About the Role

• Be part of the national transformation in Health

This post offers a unique opportunity to work in all aspects of cardiac electrophysiology, including EP studies, ablation (RF, PFA and Cryo), 3D mapping (CARTO), the full range of device implants, outpatient clinics and ward management. The successful candidate will work with our highly experienced EP team in one of the leading centres in NZ.

 Waikato Hospital performs over 300 EP studies and 600 device implants each year. There is a dedicated EP lab and 3 other pacing-capable labs (shared with PCI). The successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to ongoing research programmes in the department. 

About the Team/Service/ Location

Waikato Hospital is a tertiary referral and teaching cardiac centre providing a wide range of adult cardiac services including cardiac surgery, structural heart disease and complex coronary intervention for the Midland Region (860,000 people). The department supports 5 regional secondary care hospitals. The successful applicant will join a well-established and dynamic team of 17 Cardiologists and 5 cardiac surgeons. There are 4 cardiac catheterisation labs including a dedicated EP lab and another custom built hybrid lab with capability of fusion imaging.

About you

We are looking to attract cardiologists with comprehensive training and experience. Candidates should have completed advanced training in Cardiology (FRACP or equivalent) and be eligible for provisional vocational / vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand.

This role offers the right candidate a hugely varied and interesting career with the opportunity to innovate and develop as a leader combined with the opportunity to live in a beautiful part of New Zealand. Waikato region offers wonderful opportunities for a family and outdoor enthusiasts.

 Working for 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. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.

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

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

• We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.
• We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

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How to Apply

Please click ‘Apply online’ or apply via our Waikato Careers Website by clicking here All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. This is open until filled. If you have any questions about the role, please contact [email protected] or [email protected]