Lead Cardiac Physiologist, Section Head

New Zealand Government; Taranaki; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Taranaki is seeking a Section Head Clinical Cardiac Physiologist to lead a high-performing team delivering safe, patient-centred cardiac care.

You will provide clear direction, mentorship, and effective collaboration across multidisciplinary teams while upholding clinical standards and quality improvement initiatives.

The role includes non-clinical workload up to 0.2 FTE and responsibilities spanning pacemakers, ICD/CRT/ILR devices and remote monitoring.

Qualifications

• Experience with pacemakers, ICDs, CRT and ILR devices.
• Strong analytical thinking and clinical judgement.
• Excellent communication and collaboration within multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing cardiac physiology team.
• Oversee clinical practice and adherence to protocols.
• Coordinate workflow and resource use across the department.
• Support quality improvement initiatives.
• Mentor staff and facilitate professional development.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Clinical judgement

Education

BSc

Post Grad Dip MTEX

APC CPRB

IBHRE certificate

Job description

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Taranaki is seeking a Section Head Clinical Cardiac Physiologist to lead a high-performing team delivering safe, patient-centred cardiac care.

You will provide clear direction, mentorship, and effective collaboration across multidisciplinary teams while upholding clinical standards and quality improvement initiatives.

The role includes non-clinical workload up to 0.2 FTE and responsibilities spanning pacemakers, ICD/CRT/ILR devices and remote monitoring.