Cardiology Registrar 2025

Role: Cardiology Registrar, Waikato Hospital Permanent Full-time We are seeking a dedicated Cardiology Registrar to join our team at Waikato Hospital in 2025. If you have completed PGY2 or an equivalent program, this is an excellent opportunity to advance your career in a supportive and dynamic environment. At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, we are committed to upholding the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi while building a health system that serves all New Zealanders. About the Company Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is focused on providing comprehensive healthcare services throughout New Zealand. Our institution values diversity and inclusivity, striving to create an environment where everyone can thrive. Waikato Hospital serves as a major tertiary referral center, providing specialized and emergency healthcare to a population of approximately 900,000. About the Role We invite applications for registrar positions in the cardiology department at Waikato Hospital for a six- or twelve-month term. These roles are ideally suited for Resident Medical Officers (RMOs) who have completed PGY2 or an equivalent program and possess a strong reference. Candidates preparing for the FRACP examination will find this opportunity particularly beneficial. Additionally, those who have already passed the exam and wish to undertake a cardiology run as part of their advanced training are encouraged to apply. The cardiology department is a busy yet highly supportive environment. Our service admits around 6,000 patients annually and conducts between 3,000 to 4,000 angiograms, 1,000 angioplasties, and over 400 electrophysiological procedures each year. Our team comprises nine cardiologists and several Senior Medical Officers (SMOs) working collaboratively across four catheterization laboratories. We represent all cardiac subspecialties, including advanced imaging, electrophysiology, structural cardiology, and acute cardiology. If you are an overseas doctor, we recommend visiting the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) website to verify that your qualifications are suitable for registration to practice medicine in New Zealand. You can access the self-assessment tool through the following link: http://www.mcnz.org.nz/get-registered/registration-self-assessment-tool/ You will need to answer six questions to determine your eligibility for registration in New Zealand. If you require assistance with the self-assessment, please contact MCNZ by telephone at +64 4 384 7635. For more information about the position, please refer to the Cardiology Registrar and Reliever 2023 position description. About the Team/Service Waikato Hospital is not only a teaching hospital but also the only major facility in New Zealand that offers all surgical specialties on one campus. As the primary trauma center for the central North Island, we are committed to delivering exceptional healthcare to our community. Our cardiology department features state-of-the-art facilities, enabling us to provide the highest quality of care. Located in Hamilton, the third-largest city in New Zealand's North Island, our hospital is just 1.5 hours from Auckland via a new expressway. Hamilton offers a rich lifestyle, with numerous recreational opportunities, including access to both west coast surfing and east coast leisure beaches. Within a few hours, you can reach ski fields and hot pools, and there are excellent opportunities for hiking, fishing, biking, and other outdoor activities. About You We are looking for a Cardiology Registrar who meets the following criteria: - Basic Trainee Position, PGY3 or equivalent - Experience in cardiology is a plus but not required - Eligible to work in New Zealand How to Apply To apply, please click 'Apply online' or visit our Waikato Careers website. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59 PM on 31 May 2025. If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact Karen Capper at karen.capper@waikatodhb.health.nz. We will review applications as they are received and may initiate the recruitment process before the closing date of this advertisement. We look forward to your application.