July 25, 2024

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora

Palmerston North

OTHER & FULL TIME

Interventional Cardiologist

It is an exciting time to join Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua Mid Central! We currently have an exciting project in the works – our Surgical Procedural Interventional Recovery Expansion (SPIRE), which includes a new cardiac catheterisation lab and means our team is expanding. About the role:
We are looking for an experienced Interventional Cardiologist to participate in the development of Cardiology services up to and including the establishment of a local interventional service. This is part of a Regional Cardiac Strategy and is supported by both Mid Central and its regional partners.
Mid Central has a catchment area of 180,000 people and our Cardiology Service currently provides diagnostic angiography, pacing, echocardiographic services, CTCA and CMRI to the population as well as an integrated heart failure service and inpatient service.
The successful applicant will have proven clinical experience as well as demonstrated understanding of departmental development and the provision of strong clinical governance. In addition, experience in delivering an interventional service from its infancy and working in a rural setting is desirable.
About our organisation:
Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua – Mid Central is a 350-bed hospital in the city of Palmerston North, Manawatū, a city in the Lower North Island of New Zealand. Palmerston North Hospital is a secondary hospital and offers most medical and surgical specialties with the exception of Cardiothoracic, Plastic and Neurosurgery. The hospital serves a local population of 180,000 but is the base for a regional head and neck oncology service which has responsibility for a population of 550,000 and draws patients from Whanganui, Taranaki, and Hawke's Bay. Employing over 2500 people, Mid Central offers a supportive work environment that accepts and values all employees. We actively seek Māori kaimahi into our workforce and provide an environment which delivers our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
What can we offer you?

Real work life balance
A diverse, dynamic and collegial team environment
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Six weeks annual leave per annum
10 paid days per annum available for CME including a generous allowance towards costs of course/conference and travel
Generous relocation packages for national and international candidates

About our region:
Manawatū is known for its effortless blend of city and rural living; here you can choose your ideal lifestyle, from peaceful rural villages, to bustling townships, or city life. The region includes the charming towns of Feilding, Kimbolton, Āpiti, Himatangi Beach, Linton and Ashhurst to name a few, and at the centre of it all is the city of Palmerston North, the lively, multi-cultural heart of Manawatū. Over 120,000 people choose to call Manawatū home, and with a diverse landscape like this it's easy to see why!
It's a family-friendly place that's easy to live and work, with easy access to an array of outdoor activities – beaches, ski fields, lakes, mountains, as well as fantastic mountain biking and hiking tracks. No traffic and an easy commute to work, really help a with true work-life balance.
Our fantastic central location means exploring other parts of New Zealand is easy as a drive or a short flight. We are well served with excellent schooling options, as well as two tertiary institutes – Massey University and the International Pacific College.
Discover more hidden gems that Manawatū and Palmerston North have to offer here: Manawatū & Palmerston North - Visit | Live | Study | Business (manawatunz.co.nz)
If you are interested in making the move to Mid Central – check out our careers site. We have loads of information about the region, Palmerston North hospital and more.
Applicants should be eligible to apply for vocational registration in Cardiology with the Medical Council of New Zealand.
If you would like to more about this exciting role, please reach out for a confidential chat!
Dr Hagay Weinberg – Clinical Executive
Dr Dave Tang – Medical Lead
Denella Statham – Recruitment Specialist