Cardiac Physiologist

Location: Wellington Regional Hospital Contract: Fixed Term (until January 2026), Part Time (0.4FTE / 16 hours per week) About the Company At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, we are committed to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. We are focused on building a health system that emphasizes partnership, equity, sustainability, and whanau-centred care. Our goal is to provide excellence in healthcare through integration and collaboration. About the Role We are seeking a Cardiac Physiologist to join our Cardiac Physiology service, which consists of a dedicated team of Cardiac Physiologists and Cardiac Physiology Technicians. In this role, you will work closely with physicians, administrative, and support staff to deliver high-quality, efficient, and patient-centred care for both inpatients and outpatients. Your responsibilities will include performing cardiac tests within your defined scope of practice, requiring extensive practical and technical expertise in understanding cardiac arrhythmias and their mechanisms. A central aspect of this role is maintaining a focus on patient care while upholding professional standards. Continuous education and training are essential for acquiring and sustaining the knowledge and skills necessary to meet the required competency standards. About the Team/Service/Location The Cardiology Service that you will be a part of provides Secondary and Tertiary services for Te Whatu Ora Capital, Coast and Hutt Valley (CC HV) and the central region of New Zealand. The cardiology services include: - Outpatient Clinics - Cardiac Diagnostic Testing - The Heart and Lung Unit - Cardiac Interventional Suite, offering procedures such as Coronary Angiograms, heart studies, interventions, valve repair, and device implants. - Electrophysiology Studies, including 3D mapping and Ablation The Cardiac Physiology Service encompasses: - Pacing/ICD follow-up service, including remote monitoring and traveling clinics - Cath Lab services, Implants, TAVI, and Electrophysiology - Echocardiography - Exercise Tolerance Testing - Ambulatory monitoring (Holters, Events, BP) - Training for Provisional Cardiac Physiologists, Cardiac Physiology Technicians, and other healthcare staff The CC HV Cardiology Service is accredited as an SCT training facility. About You The ideal candidate for this role will highly value: - Building and developing high-performing teams - Promoting a positive and collaborative team environment - Continuous improvement Knowledge, Skills, and Experience: - Completed training demonstrating a high level of clinical competence in a specialty area (Electrophysiology and/or Devices) - Ability to teach, lead, and mentor developing staff in your area of specialty Essential Professional Qualifications / Accreditations / Registrations: - Current Annual Practicing Certificate - Membership of SCT - BSc - Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Technology (MTEX) or equivalent - Certificate of Cardiac Physiology (CCP) or equivalent You should have achieved or be working towards: - International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners (IBHRE) EP Certificate - Cardiac Electrophysiology Institute of Australasia (CEPIA) Graduate Diploma - International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners (IBHRE) EP Certificate Working at Health New Zealand At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, we believe in "the weaving of wellness." We are dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to being good employers and honoring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of gender identity, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. A diverse and inclusive workforce allows us to better understand and serve our community. We are a pro-equity health organization, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community. How to Apply To apply, please visit our online careers portal and submit your application by 1 June. If you have any questions about the role, do not hesitate to reach out to Philip Adamson at Philip.Adamson@tewhatuora.govt.nz. We will review applications as they are received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advertisement.