Cardiology Registrar 2026 (Fixed Term)

North Island - Waikato; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora invites applications for a Cardiology Registrar based at Waikato Hospital, Hamilton. This is a fulltime fixed-term position available for six or twelve months in the 2026/2027 year.

Ideal for RMOs who have completed PGY2 or equivalent and are preparing for the FRACP exam. The department is busy and supportive, with opportunities to gain exposure to all cardiac subspecialties.

Qualifications

• Registrars should have completed PGY2 or equivalent.
• Experience in Cardiology is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Work in the cardiology department at Waikato Hospital for a six- or twelve-month run in the 2026/2027 year.
• Be part of a busy but supportive team.
• Registering RMOs who plan for FRACP examination.

Education

PGY2 or equivalent

Job description

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North Island - Waikato – Hamilton, North Island

• Role: Cardiology Registrar, based at Waikato Hospital
• Fulltime, Fixed Term until 31st January 2027
• Have you completed PGY2 or equivalent? Are you ready for an exciting opportunity for 2026?
• Be a part of a busy but supportive team

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 registrars to work in the cardiology department at Waikato Hospital for a six- or twelve-month run for the 2026/2027 year. Fixed Term until 31st January 2027.

These positions are suitable for RMOs who have completed PGY2 or equivalent with a good reference and intend to prepare for the FRACP examination. It is also highly advantageous for someone who has passed the exam and wants to do a cardiology run as part of their advanced training.

The department is busy but the teams are extremely supportive. The service admits approximately 6,000 patients a year and performs 3,000 to 4,000 angiograms, 1,000 angioplasties as well as over 400 electrophysiological procedures in a year. There are nine cardiologists on the ward plus a similar number of SMOs in the four cath labs working collegially. All cardiac subspecialties are represented, including advanced imaging, electrophysiology, structural, and acute cardiology

If you are an overseas doctor would you please visit the Medical Council of New Zealand website to ensure that your qualifications meet their criteria for registration to practice medicine in New Zealand.

The direct link to their self-assessment page is:

www.mcnz.org.nz/get-registered/registration-self-assessment-tool/

You will need to complete the six questions to ascertain whether or not you are eligible for registration in NZ. If you do not have access to do the self-assessment test on-line you can contact the MCNZ by telephone: [phone]

About the Team/Service

Waikato Hospital is a teaching hospital and the major tertiary referral centre providing specialised and emergency healthcare for the Waikato and Te Manawi Taki or Midlands area, with a catchment population of 900,000 people. It is the only major hospital in New Zealand to offer all surgical specialties on one campus and is the major trauma hospital for the central North Island. The cardiology department has state-of the-art facilities.

We are based in Hamilton, the third largest city in the North Island. It is 1 hours from Auckland via a new expressway, and offers a great lifestyle. As the largest employer in Hamilton, there is a varied and approachable social network based around the hospital. It is within easy reach of both west coast surfing and east coast leisure beaches. Ski-fields and hot pools are a few hours away, and there are outstanding opportunities for hiking, fishing, biking and many other outdoor activities, providing plenty of options for recreation.

About you

• Basic Trainee Position
• PGY3 or equivalent
• Experience in Cardiology a bonus not required
• Eligible to work in New Zealand