• In-house professional development
• Flexible working practices
• Highly rewarding role and opportunity to make a difference!

Join Te Whatu Ora at a key time of change where you will meaningfully contribute to our kaupapa of creating a more equitable, accessible, cohesive and people-centred health system. This is mahi that will improve the health and well-being of everyone in Aotearoa, and we've got an opportunity for you to be part of it.

He Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the Role

We are looking to employ an SMO – Cardiologist in the Cardiology service at Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty.  Our preferred candidate will be an interventional cardiologist and contribute to the delivery of planned and acute interventional lists along with general cardiology service delivery. The cardiology service in the Bay of Plenty provides specialist cardiology services to the district population of approximately 347,000 people spread across the Bay of Plenty.

This position is based at Tauranga Hospital, a 359 bed Level 2 hospital, and will include acute and elective work. The service has two Cardiac Cath Labs based on the Tauranga Hospital campus. We do not currently provide after hours acute interventions.  Te Whatu Ora Hauora Bay of Plenty has a second hospital site at Whakatane Hospital, which is a smaller level 2 hospital an hour south of Tauranga.

He korero mōu - About You

The successful candidate will join a department of nine Cardiologists who share acute cardiology service responsibilities and will lead teams which include registrars and house officers. The role includes participation in acute admission and on call roster. There are teaching opportunities across undergraduate (years 4-6) and postgraduate (basic and advanced trainees) medicine.

Applicants must hold or be eligible for, vocational registrars with the NZ Medical Council.

Mō Tātou – About Us

Situated in the sunny eastern coast of New Zealand's North Island, the Bay of Plenty really is just that, offering vast golden sand beaches, bush clad mountains, lush farmlands and more. Its pleasant climate means that the area has become a favourite for holiday makers, retirees and those looking for a different lifestyle outside of the main cities.

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand, Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is spread across a vast geographical area and centred across two hospitals based in Tauranga and Whakatāne.  We serve a population of approximately 308,000 for the major population centres of Tauranga, Katikati, Te Puke, Whakatāne, Kawerau and Ōpōtiki.  Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is one of the Bay of Plenty's largest employers with over 4500 staff.

Ko o tatou painga – Our Benefits

• Be a valued member of a multidisciplinary team
• Free onsite parking
• Discounts (with local businesses)
• Subsidised onsite hospital gym membership
• Free flu vaccinations

Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai | Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

Our name, Te Whatu Ora, means ‘the weaving of wellness'. Whatu is the combining together of people, resources, organisations, thoughts and actions for the betterment and wellbeing of all. Whatu is also a direct reference to the pupil of the eye, and the vision required of the new entity and system.

At Te Whatu Ora we acknowledge and respect our people's diversity and spiritual needs, ensuring a safe workplace that is a whānau orientated and supportive environment. We are working towards a system that better meets the complex demands of a growing population, addresses the persistent inequalities experienced by Māori and ensures greater access, experience and outcomes for those traditionally not well served by the system – Māori, Pacific and Disabled People.

Tō tūranga i roto i Te Whatu Ora | Your place in Te Whatu Ora

When you join us, you become part of transforming the health system. This is a once in a life-time change, that will touch the lives of everyone in Aotearoa, and future generations. We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.

We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to Apply

You can view the position description below and to apply for the role please click “APPLY NOW.” For tracking and reporting purposes, all applications must be submitted through our online career's portal. For additional information or to arrange a confidential chat, contact Stuart Tie, Head of Department – Cardiology services stuart.tie@bopdhb.govt.nz or  Sharon Turner, Business Leader sharon.turner@bopdhb.govt.nz

Due to this position having contact with children and Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty commitment to child protection, you will be subject to ‘safety checks' under the Children's Act at the time of hire and thereafter as per the relevant legislation