Transplant Fellow- Cardiology Intake 2026

• Join the largest tertiary care centre and clinical research facility in New Zealand!
• Professional practice & growth opportunity with a New Zealand lifestyle experience
• Fixed term- full time

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 inviting applications from registrars or fellows, who would like to train and work in NZ’s national heart transplant and mechanical support program. This role offers a unique opportunity to train in all aspects of heart transplantation, mechanical circulatory support, and management of patients with end-stage heart failure, referred from throughout the country. Aspects of the position include work-up of patients referred for transplantation, involvement in the transplant process and early and long-term care and follow-up.

This is a fixed term full-time position – with 0.6 FTE focussed on advanced heart failure management, and a further 0.4 FTE to pursue an area of sub-specialty interest within cardiology (for example imaging) or for cardiovascular research, the latter following appropriate research grant applications (this will require discussion by the applicant with the University of Auckland Heart Health Research Group). The position is for 12 months commencing in February 2026 or soon thereafter as agreed.

For more information on this opportunity, please contact Dr Tom Pasley (TPasley@adhb.govt.nz) or Dr Cara Wasywich (CaraW@adhb.govt.nz) at the Auckland City Hospital Cardiology Department.
 
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About the Team/Service/ Location

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.

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About you

You will need to have completed your advanced training in cardiology and will hold or be eligible for registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (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 aqeelar@adhb.govt.nz 

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

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