Senior Medical Officer, Emergency Medicine
· Emergency Medicine Physician – HNZ TWO – Counties Manukau Emergency Departmen
· Permanent Fulltime OR Part time roles available
· Remunerations per ASMS SECA + CME’s and more!
If you thrive in a fast‑paced, high‑acuity environment where teamwork and collaboration is everything, Middlemore Hospital’s Emergency Department offers a career experience like no other. As part of Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, we are committed to delivering equitable, high‑quality care grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
With 130,000+ adult and paediatric presentations each year, the ED at Middlemore Hospital is one of the busiest and most diverse EDs in Australasia. Every shift brings challenge, purpose, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
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
Serving South Auckland means working with one of Aotearoa’s most culturally rich and high‑need populations. Your work will have real impact where it matters most.
The Emergency Department is accredited with the Australasian College of Emergency Medicine (ACEM) for 36 months of training as a mixed Tier 1 ED. The department is a busy Major Trauma Centre seeing approximately 300 major trauma patients (ISS >13) per year as well as acting as the quaternary centre for spinal cord, mangled limb and burns patients. The hospital is well supported by dedicated Trauma, Burns and Spinal Cord teams and has an active trauma committee that provide governance and oversite. The hospital also provides immediate care for walk in paediatric trauma patients and maintains excellent links with the local cardio thoracic and neurosurgical centres via the Northern Regional Trauma Committee. The ED specialist plays a vital role in acting as team leader for major trauma.
About the Team/Service/ Location
Auckland is New Zealand’s largest and most diverse city, offering a vibrant metropolitan lifestyle surrounded by beaches, parks, and world‑class natural landscapes. Counties Manukau is one of the largest Health New Zealand districts, employing over 7,000 people who are deeply connected to the community we serve. Working here means joining a team that is passionate, supportive, and driven to make a positive difference.
Our people are a large part of the community we serve which makes us passionate about the health of the people living in it. We are a team of talented individuals working together to make a positive difference to the community we serve, work in, and to each other.
For more information on living and working in South Auckland, please click here
About you
· Vocationally registered in Emergency Medicine with the Medical Council of New Zealand
· Experience managing complex and undifferentiated presentations
· Strong leadership, communication, and teamwork skills
· A commitment to equity, cultural safety, and patient‑centred care
· A passion for teaching, service improvement, and collaborative practice
· Experienced in supporting trauma, retrieval or helicopter services
· Contributing to emergency planning and simulation training
· Relevant experience and training
To view the Job Description, please 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.
How to Apply
To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal.
Suitably qualified candidates are advised to discuss the position with the ED Clinical Heads, Dr Sarah Bowker or Dr Loana Tanielu Sarah.Bowker@middlemore.co.nz, Loana.Tanielu@middlemore.co.nz
