Consultant Respiratory Physician
Permanent Full Time
Exceptional opportunity within a dynamic respiratory specialist team!
Waikato Hospital’s Respiratory & Sleep Department has a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and dynamic physician to join an enthusiastic and highly skilled team.
About the Role
You will join six other respiratory physicians in a busy inpatient ward and provide consultations to a wide range of inpatient services, alongside delivering the full spectrum of general respiratory and specialty clinics.
This role includes acute inpatient respiratory consults and procedures, as well as elective respiratory services such as outpatient clinics and bronchoscopy—covering both flexible bronchoscopy and linear EBUS. Our service also has a strong research focus, supported by an established respiratory laboratory and a dedicated sleep laboratory.
About the Team/ Service
We offer:
A large, dedicated team of physicians, registrars, clinical nurse specialists, research nurses, physiologists and administrative staff.
A new inpatient ward, outpatient clinics, Sleep Clinic/Lab and lung function lab within one of the largest hospitals in New Zealand.
Opportunities to expand and lead a fully functional sleep laboratory.
The salary for this position will be based on experience and aligned with the ASMS SECA agreement. Additional benefits include KiwiSaver/superannuation contributions, shift allowances, professional development opportunities and wellness support.
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About Waikato
Located in the heart of the mighty Waikato, Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, Waikato operates over a number of sites, Hamilton City our main tertiary hospital campus and smaller community-based hospitals across our region. Hamilton City has easy access to beaches and mountains, so if your interests range from a host of water sports, mountain biking to vineyard lunches, the area has something for you right on your doorstep. To discover more about our stunning area, please click here.
As part of our Health NZ, Waikato family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
We offer flexible and agile working opportunities alongside our Health NZ, Waikato benefits and staff discount schemes.
We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
About You
As a specialist respiratory physician, you will have completed advanced training in respiratory medicine, ideally with a strong clinical background in sleep medicine/non‑invasive ventilation and Pleural Intervention/Pleural Disease, although this is not essential.
You will also be vocationally registered, or eligible for vocational registration, with the Medical Council of New Zealand in the Internal Medicine scope of practice.
About Health New Zealand
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.
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
All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal.
Contact the Clinical Director Dr Ron Hayudini at Ron.Hayudini@waikatodhb.health.nz for more information about the role and joining our team.
For comprehensive information and support with the MCNZ registration and relocation process, please contact Rachel Spencer, Senior Recruitment Advisor- Rachel.Spencer@tewhatuora.govt.nz
The closing date for this role is 23.59 on Sunday 17 May 2026.
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this ad.
