Electrophysiology Fellow

• Join New Zealand’s largest public hospital and largest clinical research facility.
• Contribute to an environment where patient centred care & team work are prioritised and valued.
• Fixed term- 12 months (Feb 2026 intake)

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

Applications are invited for an Electrophysiology Fellowship at Auckland City Hospital. This is a 12 month program where you will learn in managing patients with complex cardiac arrhythmias and performing a wide range of invasive and non-invasive cardiac electrophysiologic and pacing procedures.

This role is designed to provide specialist training in cardiac electrophysiology to the standards outlined in the guidelines of the Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand.

The program exposes the fellow to managing patients with complex cardiac arrhythmias, performing a wide range of invasive and non invasive cardiac electrophysiologic and pacing procedures. Fellows are encouraged to design and carry out research projects in cardiac electrophysiology throughout their training.

For more information on what we offer please click here or contact Dr Andrew Martin, Clinical Lead, Heart Rhythm Service at AndrewMa@adhb.govt.nz

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About the Team/Service/ Location

We provide a regional service for all Electrophysiology and Device procedures as well as a national referral service for lead extraction work, complex arrhythmias, structural heart disease and work with the national Paediatric arrhythmia service based here. We have two Electrophysiology Laboratories, each equipped with 3D mapping systems, radiofrequency, cryo-ablation, and pulsed field ablation and undertake approximately 700 EP/ablation procedures annually. In addition, we implant approximately 700 cardiac devices per annum, including leadless pacemakers and subcutaneous & extravascular ICDs. Growth in atrial fibrillation and Adult Congenital Heart ablation work continues. We provide consultation services for inpatient and outpatients, have close linkage with the Cardiac Inherited Diseases Group as well as the Adult Congenital and Paediatric groups. Close collaboration with the University of Auckland BioEngineering Group provides opportunity for basic and translational EP research activities.

The position is primarily based at Auckland City Hospital, an 1165 bed teaching hospital. The only public cardiac surgical service in the region is at Auckland City Hospital.

Auckland, the largest city in New Zealand is set in a pristine marine-based environment with a temperate climate and has a population of 1.5 million. It is a vibrant mixture of lifestyles and cultures and offers easy access to stunning and diverse scenery and a wonderful range of outdoor pursuits.

For more information on living and working in Auckland click here

About you

You will need to have:

• Registration or be eligible for one with NZ Medical Council with an Annual Practising Certificate
• Experience and training in general adult cardiology
• Completed RACP advanced training in general cardiology, or the equivalent position for specialist qualification

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 at aqeela.razvi@tewhatuora.govt.nz 

Immigration/Visa Support

Immigration NZ has introduced a new Accredited Employer Work Visa system that includes a simplified residency process for health workers on the new “Green List” of occupations – and this position is one of those designated critical positions! Of course, for successful candidates offered a position with us who require a Work Visa, we will provide support with their Visa application as well as advice through our national licensed immigration advisor team. Here are the links to two key pages of NZ Immigration's official site for more information: Immigration NZ Accredited Employer Work Visa and Immigration NZ Green List Occupations . The remuneration for this position is covered by a collective agreement: Employment agreements – Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora