Cardiothoracic Surgeon

Join the largest tertiary care centre and clinical research facility in New Zealand!

• Professional practice & growth opportunity with a New Zealand lifestyle experience
• Competitive salary package
• Relocation assistance provided!

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders, grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Our Cardiothoracic Surgical Unit (CTSU) at Auckland City Hospital is the highest volume unit in New Zealand and Australasia. We are seeking an experienced Cardiothoracic Surgeon to join our dedicated team of Medical, Nursing, and Allied Health Professionals. The ability to cover the full range of emergency surgery is essential due to the high volume of emergency cases for the on-call surgeon.

We provide tertiary care mainly for Auckland and the Northern region, as well as high-risk patients from across New Zealand. We are the National Heart & Lung Transplant Unit and National ECMO Centre.

• Excellent professional development opportunities and ongoing education
• Accredited Employer status supporting work visa applications

For clinical inquiries or more information, please contact Peter Alison-Service Clinical Director at ******@adhb.govt.nz or Gareth Stanley, Operations Manager at ********@adhb.govt.nz.

Located in Auckland, one of the worlds most liveable cities, the Cardiothoracic Surgical Unit at Auckland City Hospital is the largest Cardiac Surgery Centre in New Zealand, offering a full range of cardiothoracic surgeries including ischemic and rheumatic heart disease, aortic surgery, and lung cancer surgery.

The CTSU is part of the wider Cardiovascular Directorate, home to the National Heart and Lung Transplant Service and the national ECMO centre, with a retrieval service.

The unit handles approximately 1200 cardiac surgery cases per year, working alongside a dedicated 26-bed Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit.

Aucklands rich culture, vibrant festivals, and stunning coastal scenery make it an ideal place for you and your family to live. Enjoy the waterfront, beaches, islands, and a lively cultural scene.

The ideal candidate will be a senior Surgeon with skills in both Cardiac and Thoracic surgery.

• You will have or be eligible for vocational registration with the NZ Medical Council in Cardiothoracic Surgery, and ideally be a member of The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons.
• Experience in heart and lung transplantation is desirable.
• Provide source verification of your qualifications for registration. For more info, visit www.mcnz.org.nz.

We are dedicated to providing excellent healthcare and embrace diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

Click “apply now” to submit your application through our online portal. For questions, contact Aqeela Razvi at *******@adhb.govt.nz.

We review applications as received and may proceed with recruitment before the closing date.

This position is a Core Childrens worker under the Childrens Act and requires full safety checks before employment.

Te Toka Tumai | Auckland is committed to diversity and equal opportunity, welcoming applicants of all identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disabilities, and religions.

Information :

• Company : Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Te Toka Tumai Auckland
• Position : Cardiothoracic Surgeon
• Location : Auckland, North Island
• Country : NZ