Job Description
Advanced Trainee – Cardiology
Salary band C - $130,566 - $194,820
Dunedin Hospital
Permanent Full Time
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.
About the Role
An exciting opportunity is available for an Advanced Trainee in Cardiology to join the Cardiology team at Dunedin Hospital.
This RACP accredited Advanced Training position offers comprehensive subspecialty exposure within a tertiary level teaching hospital serving a large regional population across Southern New Zealand. You will work within a supportive and collegial cardiology team alongside experienced consultants committed to high quality clinical care, education, mentorship, and trainee development.
The role provides excellent clinical experience across a broad spectrum of cardiology, including acute and chronic cardiac conditions, non-invasive cardiac investigations, inpatient and outpatient cardiology care, and multidisciplinary management of complex patients.
You will be supported through structured supervision, protected teaching time, regular feedback, and opportunities to progressively build autonomy and leadership skills as you prepare for consultant practice.
Training and Development
Dunedin Hospital has a strong reputation for physician training excellence and offers a well-established and highly supportive Advanced Physician Training environment.
As an Advanced Trainee in Cardiology, you will benefit from:
Close supervision and mentorship from experienced cardiologists
Structured education aligned with RACP Advanced Training requirements
Exposure to complex tertiary level cardiology presentations
Regular teaching sessions, case discussions, and multidisciplinary meetings
Opportunities to participate in quality improvement, research, and teaching
Strong support for Fellowship preparation and career progression
The service is committed to developing future cardiologists, with a proven pathway from Advanced Trainee to Senior Medical Officer (SMO) opportunities within Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Southern.
Academic Opportunities
Dunedin provides a unique combination of advanced clinical training and academic collaboration through strong links with the University of Otago and the Dunedin School of Medicine.
Working closely with consultants involved in both clinical practice and academia, you will have opportunities to engage in research, teaching, and service development while training in a supportive tertiary environment.
About the Location
The main cities and towns in the Southern District include Dunedin, Invercargill, Queenstown, and Wānaka. Southern is world famous for its picturesque mountains, fiords, glaciers, coastlines, and lakes that are often depicted on postcards and movies. But that's not all - it's also adventure-central with a great cultural and foodie scene. You can set your sights on Southern where you can truly have it all-advancing your career whilst living your best life amidst some of the most stunning scenery New Zealand has to offer.
For more information on living and working in Dunedin click here
Working at Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. Health NZ | Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities.
All applications must include:
Cover Letter for Health New Zealand Southern
An up-to-date CV (Medical work history in chronological order, starting from completion of your primary medical qualification and include locum work and any gaps of 3 months or more)
How to Apply
To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Deborah McDonald deb.mcdonald@tewhatuora.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
