There are facilities for exercise ECG's, ambulatory monitoring, echocardiography (including TOE), diagnostic cardiac angiography and percutaneous coronary intervention, CT coronary angiography, Cardiac MRI, SPECT myocardial perfusion imaging and the insertion and follow up of permanent pacemakers.

There is a well-established heart failure service and the service is implementing the national standards for cardiac care.

The MidCentral Health Cardiology Service is currently undertaking extensive planning to develop the existing service including dedicated diagnostic angiography and pacemaker implantation facilities.

What can we offer you?

• 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


Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua - MidCentral is part of Te Whatu Ora, Health New Zealand and provides healthcare services to over 180,000 people across the Manawatū, Horowhenua and Tararua regions. With a large hospital campus in Palmerston North, it also provides key health care and support services to neighbouring communities.

Our team actively encourage work life balance and the MidCentral Region is ideally situated for those who like to work, rest and play – beaches close by, ski fields and wineries just up the road, stunning scenery with loads of hiking tracks including Te Arapuke mountain bike track. Our region also offers excellent schools and a local university.

If you are interested in making the move to MidCentral – check out our careers site. We have loads of information about the region, Palmerston North Hospital and more. 

Applicants must be eligible for vocational registration in Internal Medicine with the Medical Council of New Zealand, as well as having demonstrated clinical, management and teaching skills and the ability to work effectively within the multi-disciplinary team.