Fellow - ACHD
North Island Auckland Central Auckland
Auckland,
Auckland,
New Zealand
Health and Care
AEWV
Green List
Job posted on May 1, 2026
APPLY NOW
Job Description:
We have a wonderful opportunity to join our Adult Congenital Cardiology Team as a Fellow - ACHD (Adult Congenital Heart Disease)
The Opportunity We have a Clinical Fellowship fixed term, full-time position available with our Adult Congenital Cardiology team for a period of 12 months starting in August 2027. By mutual agreement, extension may be possible for up to a further year at the end of this period. This position offers the opportunity for sub-speciality training in Adult Congenital Heart Disease with an expectation of involvement in clinical research. Our Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD) service is a part of Te Toka Tumai and is based at Auckland City Hospital, which is a 700 bed university teaching hospital. The Greenlane Paediatric & Congenital Cardiac Service (PCCS) is the national provider for Paediatric and Adult Congenital Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery in New Zealand, providing services to the people of Auckland as well as national services for ACHD surgical and complex ACHD medical patients. Auckland City Hospital is the largest in New Zealand and is based in the heart of Auckland City which has been voted the 5th best city in the world. The city is set in a pristine marine-based environment with a temperate climate and has a population of 1.3 million. It has a vibrant mixture of lifestyles and cultures and offers easy access to stunning and diverse scenery and a wonderful range of outdoor pursuits. With its beautiful countryside and dynamic metropolitan centres, New Zealand offers a lifestyle to suitable for all. For more information on the position, please contact Dr Clare ODonnell clareod@adhb.govt.nz To view the Position Description, please click here For more information on living and working in Auckland click here About You As an ideal candidate, you will be nearing the completion of your training within Adult or Paediatric Cardiology with an interest in the sub specialty of congenital heart disease. You must have or be eligible for general or provisional general registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand. If you are an overseas applicant and have overseas medical qualifications, you will be required to provide EPIC source verification of your qualifications for your registration application. For more information about the registration process and source verification of qualifications, please visit www.mcnz.org.nz Immigration NZ has introduced a new Accredited Employer Work Visa system from 4 July 2022. For some positions this includes a clear pathway to residency. And of course, for successful candidates offered a position with us who require a Work Visa, we will provide support with their Visa application. Here is a link for more information Immigration NZ Accredited Employer Work Visa Other requirements for the role include:
Working at Health New Zealand 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. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and serve our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. The Starship Childrens Health Rautaki strategy strives to deliver the obligation to protect the whakapapa of children and their families, supporting in a mokopuna-centric, whānau focused and whānau-led approach. Service delivery is guided by the Enabling Good Lives (EGL) principles. How to Apply To apply please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 14 May 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Michelle Kanth, Recruitment Consultant-Starship via michelle.kanth@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
APPLY NOW
- Great opportunity to learn from the best in the business!
- Expected commencement August 2027
The Opportunity We have a Clinical Fellowship fixed term, full-time position available with our Adult Congenital Cardiology team for a period of 12 months starting in August 2027. By mutual agreement, extension may be possible for up to a further year at the end of this period. This position offers the opportunity for sub-speciality training in Adult Congenital Heart Disease with an expectation of involvement in clinical research. Our Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD) service is a part of Te Toka Tumai and is based at Auckland City Hospital, which is a 700 bed university teaching hospital. The Greenlane Paediatric & Congenital Cardiac Service (PCCS) is the national provider for Paediatric and Adult Congenital Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery in New Zealand, providing services to the people of Auckland as well as national services for ACHD surgical and complex ACHD medical patients. Auckland City Hospital is the largest in New Zealand and is based in the heart of Auckland City which has been voted the 5th best city in the world. The city is set in a pristine marine-based environment with a temperate climate and has a population of 1.3 million. It has a vibrant mixture of lifestyles and cultures and offers easy access to stunning and diverse scenery and a wonderful range of outdoor pursuits. With its beautiful countryside and dynamic metropolitan centres, New Zealand offers a lifestyle to suitable for all. For more information on the position, please contact Dr Clare ODonnell clareod@adhb.govt.nz To view the Position Description, please click here For more information on living and working in Auckland click here About You As an ideal candidate, you will be nearing the completion of your training within Adult or Paediatric Cardiology with an interest in the sub specialty of congenital heart disease. You must have or be eligible for general or provisional general registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand. If you are an overseas applicant and have overseas medical qualifications, you will be required to provide EPIC source verification of your qualifications for your registration application. For more information about the registration process and source verification of qualifications, please visit www.mcnz.org.nz Immigration NZ has introduced a new Accredited Employer Work Visa system from 4 July 2022. For some positions this includes a clear pathway to residency. And of course, for successful candidates offered a position with us who require a Work Visa, we will provide support with their Visa application. Here is a link for more information Immigration NZ Accredited Employer Work Visa Other requirements for the role include:
- FRACP or equivalent.
- Experience and training in general adult cardiology or paediatric cardiology
Working at Health New Zealand 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. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and serve our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. The Starship Childrens Health Rautaki strategy strives to deliver the obligation to protect the whakapapa of children and their families, supporting in a mokopuna-centric, whānau focused and whānau-led approach. Service delivery is guided by the Enabling Good Lives (EGL) principles. How to Apply To apply please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 14 May 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Michelle Kanth, Recruitment Consultant-Starship via michelle.kanth@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.