Orthopaedic Spine Fellow, Middlemore Hospital & Manukau Health Park

• Seeking Expressions of Interest from Orthopaedic Spinal Fellows

• Regional Role: Middlemore Hospital (acute care) and the nearby Auckland Spinal Rehabilitation Unit (ASRU) in Ōtara constitute one of the three main supra-regional spinal injury services in New Zealand, catering to the northern half of the North Island.

• What does Middlemore Hospital Orthopaedics offer?
  • Specialized Expertise
  • Advanced Technology
  • Renowned Staff
  • Comprehensive Services
  • Comprehensive Care Model

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 Team/Service/ Location

The Spine team has a fellowship opportunity that begins in February 2027 & runs through to the end of January 2028.   Middlemore Hospital has the Regional Spinal Cord Injuries Unit for the upper North Island of New Zealand with a catchment population of 2.5 million.   Working with four orthopaedic spine surgeons, the fellow will be involved in the care of acute and elective spine patients, including patients admitted through the Regional Acute Spinal Cord Injury Pathway.

Fellows will also gain experience in the management of the full range of spinal column injuries. Exposure to outpatient clinics allows assessment of new spine patients and those requiring follow up.  Elective referrals expose the Fellow to management of degenerative diseases, infections, inflammatory arthritis, adolescent scoliosis, tumours and metastatic disease and complex deformity.

The Fellow would be intimately involved in the assessment, co-ordination, and treatment of patients with spinal cord injuries.  This is a clinical fellowship however opportunities for research are available and would be supported.  

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About you

Suitable applicants must have proof of NZ Medical Council registration, or evidence from NZMC that you qualify for NZ registration for an orthopaedic fellowship.

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.  

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.”  All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 10 May, 2026 If you have any questions about the role, please contact Barbara.ridgway@middlemore.co.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.