Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Toka Tumai Auckland; Auckland; On-site; NZD 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Fixed salary with fee-for-service‑type

Accredited Employer status

Job summary

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Toka Tumai Auckland is seeking a Cardiothoracic Surgeon to join the high-volume CTSU at Auckland City Hospital. You will work within a team of eight surgeons, providing leadership in cardiothoracic procedures and collaborating with medical, nursing and allied health professionals.

The role offers a competitive fixed salary with additional remuneration for operating sessions and acute procedures; Accredited Employer status supports visa applications.

Qualifications

• Experience in cardiothoracic surgery and transplantation is desirable.
• Vocational registration with the NZ Medical Council in Cardiothoracic Surgery is required or eligible.
• Membership of The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons is preferred.

Skills

Cardiothoracic surgery

Heart transplantation

Education

NZ Medical Council registration

Job description

• Lead Excellence in Cardiothoracic Surgery at a Major Tertiary Hospital in New Zealand!
• Permanent Fulltime roles

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

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a Cardiothoracic Surgeon to join the cardiothoracic surgical department of one of New Zealand's leading public hospitals.

You will join a highly skilled and collaborative team of 8 Cardiothoracic Surgeons and other Medical, Nursing, and Allied Health Professionals; renowned for their commitment to excellence in patient care, innovation, and clinical practice.

Our Cardiothoracic Surgical Unit (CTSU) at Auckland City Hospital is the highest volume unit in New Zealand and Australasia. With approximately 1,000 coronary artery bypass operations and over 250 lung resections performed each year, alongside a comprehensive range of major thoracic procedures, this high-volume service delivers nearly half of New Zealand's cardiothoracic surgical workload and is recognised as one of the two largest cardiothoracic programmes in Australasia.

What can we offer you?

• Excellent professional development opportunities and on-going education.
• You will be offered a competitive fixed salary, with additional remuneration available for operating sessions and acute procedures undertaken on a fee‑for‑service basis. The basic remuneration for this position is covered by a collective agreement: Employment agreements Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora
• Accredited Employer status which supports the work visa applications.

For any clinical enquiries or more information please email Peter Alison - Service Clinical Director - [e-mail] Gareth Stanley Operation Manager [e-mail]

About the Team/Service/Location

Positioned in the centre of Auckland, one of the world’s most livable cities, the Cardiothoracic Surgical Unit at Auckland City Hospital is the largest cardiac surgery centre in New Zealand providing the full range of cardiothoracic surgery for both ischemic and rheumatic heart disease, aortic surgery and lung cancer surgery.

The CTSU is part of the wider Cardiovascular Directorate which is home to the National Heart and Lung Transplant Service with a growing LVAD programme and national ECMO centre for which it has a retrieval service.

As New Zealand’s National Heart and Lung Transplant Unit and National ECMO Centre, the Cardiothoracic Surgical Unit (CTSU) provides highly specialised tertiary and quaternary services to patients across the country. The department manages approximately 1,300 admissions annually and operates a nationwide ECMO retrieval service. The service continues to expand with a recent introduction of programmes for mini‑mitral and PTE procedures.

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!

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About you

The ideal candidate will be an experienced 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.
• 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 [e-mail].

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

Job details

Job Reference: AUC21146

Location: North Island - Auckland - Central Auckland

Job type: Permanent Full time

Expertise: Clinical - Senior Medical Officers, Medical Officers and Fellows - Cardiothoracic Surgery