Consultant Cardiologist at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Matau a Māui Hawke's Bay, Hawkes Bay
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
- Hawkes Bay Fallen Soldiers Hospital, Cardiology Service
- Fixed Term Full-time 80 hours per fortnight (1 FTE) - Negotiable
- 12 months starting September 2026 - Negotiable
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
As a Cardiologist, you will work in a small team of local Cardiologists supporting the Hawkes Bay communitys Cardiology needs. You will lead the implantable device programme which provides Brady pacing to LBAP, CRT and ICD therapies.
In addition, you will provide 1/5 on-call, 2/8 ward cover, outpatient clinics and some outreach to our rural centres.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing team who are leading the way in regional cardiology. There is strong support from our Wellington tertiary provider.
About the Team/Service/ Location
Our team consists of 5 consultants, 2 RMOs (with an Advance trainee possible), 3-4 sonographers, 2-3 Cardiac Physiologists, 2 Nurse Practitioners, 3 senior nurses including dedicated Heart Function and Cardiac Rehab nurses and a large registered nurse team that supports outpatients, cath lab and ward operations.
Our device programme supports over 1000 patients and implants 130-160 devices a year, both acutely and electively.
Hawkes Bay is currently piloting a fortnightly regional PCI programme and is looking to develop a formal acute CTCA programme.
Hawkes Bay offers excellent work-life balance, sun, beaches, exceptional outdoor adventures, great schools, mountains and skiing close by, wonderful food and stunning wineries, vibrant cities and plenty more to boast about. For more information on living and working in Hawkes Bay click HERE
About you
As a Cardiologist you will be experienced in both general inpatient and outpatient cardiology patient management. Specific experience we are seeking (in order of priority) includes:
- CIED implantation and management
- Diagnostic procedures such as bubble studies, TOEs, stress echos
- ECHO reporting
- DCCV
- Angiography
- CTCA reporting
There is scope to accommodate your specific cardiology interests within the Hawkes Bay service.
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 review the position profile, click HERE and to apply please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal.
All agency referrals should be submitted to our SMO Recruitment Advisor via email caroline.kermode@hbdhb.govt.nz.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Dr Libby Curtis via email on libby.curtis@hbdhb.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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Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details
| Employer: | Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Matau a Māui Hawke's Bay |
| Location: | Hawkes Bay |
| Position type: | Contract/Temp Full time |
| Category: | Health |
| Date listed: | 02-Jul-2026 |
| Salary range: | |
| Closing date: | 01-Aug-2026 |
| Reference: | HAW09960 |
| Attachment: | No File Attached |
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| Website: | https://hawkesbay.health.nz/ |
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