Clinical Fellow, General Otorhinolaryngology(ORL)
Otorhinolaryngology Fellow, Counties Manukau
Fixed term, 12 months, full-time position (1.0 FTE)
Remuneration: As per ASMS SECA
Where passion meets purpose – join a team that makes a difference, every day.
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is grounded in Te Tiriti o Waitangi and committed to delivering equitable, whānau-centred healthcare for all New Zealanders.
About the Role
This 12-month Fellowship in General Otorhinolaryngology / Head and Neck Surgery begins in July 2027 and is suited to otolaryngologists/head and neck surgeons who have completed training and want to further develop advanced general Otolaryngology-HNS skills.
Based at Counties Manukau, the role offers specialist clinical and surgical experience in one of New Zealand’s largest and most diverse districts, serving approximately 600,000 people.
To view the position description, please click here.
About the Team, Service and Location
You’ll join a passionate multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality ORL-HNS care across Middlemore Hospital and Manukau Health Park. The service provides:
Urgent and elective otolaryngological care.
Exposure to head and neck, paediatrics, rhinology, otology, laryngology, sialendoscopy, and other subspecialties.
Opportunities to supervise residents and students and contribute to service development.
A collaborative, supportive environment focused on quality care.
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About You
We’re looking for someone who:
Has completed recognised Otorhinolaryngology-HNS training and is registered, or eligible for registration, with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ).
Is committed to health equity and working with high-needs populations.
Is collegial, collaborative, culturally competent, and committed to learning.
Enjoys mentoring, teaching, research, service improvement, and quality standards.
Working at Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is committed to excellent healthcare and a diverse, inclusive workforce that reflects and serves our communities.
We welcome applications that meet the minimum requirements set by the Medical Council of New Zealand, the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, and Counties Manukau.
How to Apply
To apply, please click “apply now”. Applications close on 06/11/2026 and must be submitted through our online careers’ portal with an updated CV and Cover Letter.
For questions about the role, please contact Ankit Anand, Service Manager, at ankit.anand@tewhatuora.govt.nz or email our Recruitment Consultant Barbara @barbara.ridgway@tewhatuora.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may progress recruitment before the advert closes.
At Counties Manukau Health people and their lives matter to us. We are a values based and inclusive organisation that is committed to delivering the best health outcomes for our community. To help us achieve this we need a workforce that reflects the population we serve. We strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds who share our values and have a passion to work in our community and would greatly value seeing applicants from our Maaori and Pacific communities. We are also committed to our Disability Strategy, which focuses on people with disabilities; they are our patients, whaanau, community and our staff - all carefully considered in our action plan. Together we will improve the accessibility needs for everyone who has a disability. Our values are Valuing Everyone- Whakawhanaungatanga , Kind –Manaakitanga, Together –Kotahitanga, Excellent- Rangatiratanga. If these are your values too, then join us today.
At Counties Manukau Health people and their lives matter to us. We are a values based and inclusive organisation that is committed to delivering the best health outcomes for our community. To help us achieve this we need a workforce that reflects the population we serve. We strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds who share our values and have a passion to work in our community and would greatly value seeing applicants from our Maaori and Pacific communities. We are also committed to our Disability Strategy, which focuses on people with disabilities; they are our patients, whaanau, community and our staff - all carefully considered in our action plan. Together we will improve the accessibility needs for everyone who has a disability. Our values are Valuing Everyone- Whakawhanaungatanga , Kind –Manaakitanga, Together –Kotahitanga, Excellent- Rangatiratanga. If these are your values too, then join us today.
