Emergency Medicine Physician Counties Manukau Emergency Department – Auckland

·       Permanent full-time and part-time opportunities available.

·       Enjoy the unique New Zealand lifestyle that is on your doorstep!

·       Gain career experience like no other!

·       Immigration and relocation support provided

If you thrive in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment where teamwork and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do, Middlemore Hospital’s Emergency Department - Counties Manukau – Auckland offers an exciting and rewarding career opportunity.

With more than 130,000 adult and paediatric presentations each year, Middlemore Hospital’s Emergency Department is one of the busiest and most diverse in Australasia. Every shift brings new challenges, a strong sense of purpose and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to patients and whānau.

As part of Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, we are committed to delivering equitable, high-quality healthcare grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

About the Role

Serving South Auckland means working with one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s most culturally diverse and high-needs populations. This is an opportunity to make a genuine difference where it matters most.

Middlemore Hospital’s Emergency Department is accredited by the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (ACEM) for 36 months of specialist training as a mixed Tier 1 Emergency Department.

As a major trauma centre, the hospital manages approximately 300 major trauma patients (ISS >13) each year and serves as the quaternary centre for spinal cord injuries, mangled limbs and burns. The department is supported by dedicated Trauma, Burns and Spinal Cord teams, with an active trauma committee providing clinical governance and oversight.

The hospital also provides immediate care for paediatric trauma patients presenting directly to the Emergency Department and maintains strong links with regional cardiothoracic and neurosurgical centres through the Northern Regional Trauma Committee.

As an Emergency Medicine Physician, you will play a key leadership role in the management of critically unwell and injured patients, including leading the multidisciplinary team during major trauma events.

About the Team, Service and Location

Auckland is New Zealand’s largest and most diverse city, offering a vibrant metropolitan lifestyle surrounded by beautiful beaches, parks and world-class natural landscapes.

Counties Manukau is one of Health New Zealand’s largest districts, with more than 7,000 employees dedicated to serving the communities of South Auckland.

Our people reflect the communities we serve. We are a team of talented, committed professionals who work collaboratively to improve health outcomes for our patients and whānau, support one another and make a positive difference every day.

For more information about living and working in South Auckland, please click here.

About You

You will bring strong Emergency Medicine expertise, a collaborative approach to patient care and a passion for supporting the development of the next generation of clinicians.

In this role, you will:

• Provide high-quality emergency care for patients presenting with a broad range of clinical conditions and levels of acuity.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and other specialties to deliver the best possible patient outcomes.
• Build effective working relationships with colleagues and multidisciplinary teams across the service.
• Contribute to the teaching, supervision and assessment of junior doctors and medical students.
• Provide clinical leadership and contribute to the ongoing development of a high-performing Emergency Department team.

To view the position description, please click here.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to delivering excellent healthcare for all New Zealanders. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

We warmly welcome applications from Māori, Pacific, disabled and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply, please click Apply Now. All applications must be submitted through our online career’s portal.

Suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to discuss the position with the Emergency Department Clinical Heads:

• Dr Sarah Bowker: Sarah.Bowker@middlemore.co.nz
• Dr Loana Tanielu: Loana.Tanielu@middlemore.co.nz

For accessibility support, technical assistance with the online application process, or to request information in an accessible format, please contact Reshma Amin, Recruitment Consultant, at Reshma.amin@tewhatuora.govt.nz. We are happy to discuss how we can best support your application.