Cardiothoracic Surgeon

1 week ago

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Full time
  • Join the largest tertiary care centre and clinical research facility in New Zealand.
  • Professional practice & growth opportunity with a New Zealand lifestyle experience
  • Relocation assistance provided
  • Permanent Full-time Position

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

Our Cardiothoracic surgical unit at Auckland City Hospital is the highest volume unit in Australasia. We have an an exciting opportunity for an experienced Cardiothoracic Surgeon to join out dedicated team of Cardiothoracic Surgeons, as well as Registrars, House Officers and Nurses. The ability to cover the full range of emergency surgery is essential due to the high amount of this work for the on-call surgeon.

We provide tertiary care predominately for the Auckland and Northern region, as well as providing care for high-risk patients across New Zealand. We are the National Heart & Lung transplant Unit.

What can we offer you?

  • Excellent professional development opportunities and on-going education
  • Work in New Zealand's largest public hospital as well as the largest clinical research facility
  • Multiple Staff Benefits
  • Lucrative Relocation package available
  • Accredited Employer status which supports the work visa applications
  • Supportive team environment

Please click here for the Job Description

For any clinical enquiries or more information please email Peter Alison-Service Clinical Director - at or Gareth Stanley Operation Manager at

Nga Pūkenga Motuhake | Important Skills

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

  • 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
  • Strong research experience and an interest in developing this interest in the department are desirable
  • 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 "

Kowai mātou | Our Organisation

We are Te Whatu Ora Te Toka Tumai Auckland. We provide health and disability services to more than half a million people living in central Auckland, regional services for Northland and greater Auckland, and specialist national services for the whole of New Zealand. Our main sites are Auckland City Hospital, Greenlane Clinical Centre and Starship Children's Hospital, located in central Auckland.

We are part of Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand, the overarching organisation for New Zealand's national health service. Te Whatu Ora leads the day-to-day running of the health system, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels.

We are committed to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi and providing culturally safe care. We value role modelling manaakitanga as demonstrated by Ngāti Whātua in the gifting of their whenua on which our hospitals stand. We aspire to having a workforce reflective of the communities we serve and achieving equitable outcomes for all.

He aha ngā painga o tēnei mahi mōu | Why you will enjoy working here

Your wellbeing matters We recognise there is more to life than work, and we encourage and provide access to all our staff several services and benefits to support themselves whilst they are employed within Te Whatu Ora, Te Toka Tumai Auckland. With a diverse range of amenities, including accessible healthcare, education, and entertainment options, Auckland offers an excellent quality of life.

For more information on what we offer please click here

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Apply now at quoting job title and reference number ADHB21000

Please attach a Cover Letter and your latest CV. If you have any queries about this opportunity or accessibility or technical issues with the online process, please contact Aqeela Razvi, Recruitment Consultant at to discuss how we can best support your application.

Click here to view details about our recruitment process

The remuneration for this position is covered by a collective agreement: (ASMS Senior Medical & Dental Officers MECA August 31, 2024

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