Head Medical is seeking post foundation doctors for Cardiology opportunities located in the vibrant city of Hamilton. Join a dynamic team offering exciting opportunities in cardiology with hands-on experience, stunning outdoor adventures, and easy access to both city life and nature’s best!
City lifestyle, just 90 minutes south of Auckland
Tertiary referral centre and large teaching hospital (600 bed)
Enjoy restaurants and cafes, arts and culture, major sporting events
Easy access to the rest of the North Island, beautiful beaches, national parks, lakes and mountains
Salary $106,672 -$121,920 NZD (depending on experience)
12 Month Contract
The Role
The Hospital in Hamilton is one of the largest tertiary teaching hospitals with over 600 inpatient beds and 22 operating theatres and provides local services for a population of 200,000 and tertiary services for a region of 700,000. Waikato serves the largest Māori population and third largest Pacific population in Aotearoa New Zealand. Clinical specialities include Women’s and Children Services, Cardiology / Cardiothoracic Surgery, Oncology and Haematology, Surgical services, and Mental Health and Addiction. The Hospital is the Midland regional referral centre for multiple specialties including trauma surgery, oncology, and neurology.
Join a dynamic and supportive cardiology team at a busy department that sees around 6,000 patients annually and performs 3,000 to 4,000 angiograms, 1,000 angioplasties, and over 400 electrophysiological procedures each year. With a team of nine cardiologists and a similar number of SMOs working across four state-of-the-art Cath labs, you will have the opportunity to gain experience in all cardiac subspecialties, including advanced imaging, electrophysiology, structural cardiology, and acute cardiology. This role offers an exciting chance to work collaboratively within a highly skilled team while developing your expertise in a fast-paced, diverse environment.
The Location
Nestled along the stunning Waikato River, Hamilton is New Zealand's 4th largest city and is rapidly growing, offering an unbeatable combination of convenience, affordability, and adventure. Just a 90-minute drive from Auckland and a little over an hour from Tauranga, Hamilton is perfectly located for exploring New Zealand’s best beaches, including Raglan, Mount Maunganui, and the beautiful Coromandel Peninsula. Nature lovers can enjoy the nearby lakes around Rotorua, or head to the premier ski fields at Turangi and Whakapapa in winter. For sports enthusiasts, Hamilton offers a lively scene with national rowing events at Lake Karapiro, thrilling rugby and cricket matches at FMG Stadium and Seddon Park, plus a visit to Hobbiton for a fun family day out. Whether you are seeking an active lifestyle or a relaxed weekend escape, Hamilton’s central location and diverse offerings have something for everyone.
Find out more about the lifestyle in Hamilton here .
What Head Medical can do for you
Arranging a position overseas is very exciting, but we understand that it can also be daunting and time consuming. We’re the UK’s specialist in international medical recruitment and we’ve helped many Doctors relocate since we first started out in 2008 (you can read what people have said about working with us on our testimonials page). We know it’s important to balance career opportunities with lifestyle and we’ll talk through your plans and will get to know you to make sure we find the right role in the right location. Once we have secured a job for you, we’ll manage the Medical Registration and Visa application process, and support you (and your family) with the relocation itself.

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