Specialist Cardiac Anaesthetist- Te Toka Tumai

• Join the largest tertiary care centre and clinical research facility in New Zealand.
• Professional practice & growth opportunity with a New Zealand lifestyle experience
• Permanent full time FTE role-Cardiothoracic and ORL Anaesthetist

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 seeking experienced Anaesthetists to join our dynamic Cardiothoracic and ORL anaesthesia team. We have 2 full time Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia SMO roles to commence late 2025 (start date flexible).

The Greenlane Department of Cardiothoracic and ORL Anaesthesia, based at Auckland City Hospital provides anaesthesia services to New Zealand's largest and one of Australasia’s busiest cardiothoracic surgical units. We provide anaesthesia services for patients undergoing: 

• Cardiac and thoracic surgical procedures including mechanical support and heart and lung transplantation
• Interventional cardiology and electrophysiology procedures including TAVI, TEER and lead extraction
• Otorhinolaryngological procedures – day stay cases to quaternary head and neck surgeries
• Perioperative echocardiography (including transthoracic, transoesophageal, and 3D echocardiography)

For any clinical enquiries please email Dr Tim Holliday (Service Clinical Director) on THolliday@adhb.govt.nz

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About the Team/Service/ Location

Positioned in the centre of Auckland, one of the world’s most liveable cities, our department of Cardiothoracic and ORL Anaesthesia is integrally involved with training and education, as an active ANZCA training site for senior house officers and registrars, and with an active Fellowship training program. The department has active quality improvement and research programs. We enjoy a collaborative working relationship with the other anaesthesia departments and colleagues at Auckland City Hospital, including combined professional development, quality, and education sessions.

Auckland City Hospital Cardiovascular service has a long history of excellence and innovation in Cardiothoracic Surgery, building on the legacy of the Greenlane Road Cardiovascular Centre.

Auckland is a fantastic place for you and your family to live with amazing cuisine, culture and coastal scenery. Our waterfront districts, shopping and dining precincts will keep you busy. Our “wild” west coast surf beaches and the Hauraki Gulf and islands – including beautiful Waiheke Island and its vineyard restaurants – are simply stunning. Auckland’s packed calendar of festivals and events, our vibrant Māori and Pacific culture, and impressive line-up of major sporting events will certainly keep you entertained all year round!

For more information on living and working in Auckland click here

About you

You will need to have:

• Clinical expertise the areas listed above.
• Be registered or be eligible for specialist registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand.
• You will be required to provide source verification of your qualifications for your registration application. For more information about the registration process and source verification of qualifications, please visit www.mcnz.org.nz”

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