2027 Starship Foundation Medical & Surgical Fellowships, Starship Child Health
- Starship - New Zealand’s premier children’s hospital
- Develop research skills and clinical knowledge in an area of your choice.
- Fellowships are available from the end of January 2027 for one year
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
These one-year Starship–based Medical & Surgical Fellowships are for advanced trainees in any specialty in Starship Child Health (e.g. medicine, surgery, anaesthesia, or psychiatry) and are designed to assist clinicians in developing research skills and clinical knowledge in an area of their choice. The Fellowship positions consist of both supervised clinical activity (50%) and research activity (50%).
Please note: These fellowship positions will contribute to the Starship winter medical nights Registrar roster (if the applicant has the relevant clinical experience).
About Starship
Starship Child Health is a dedicated paediatric healthcare service and major teaching centre, providing family centred care to neonates, children and young people throughout New Zealand and the South Pacific. Starship is a part of Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora and is the only comprehensive children’s hospital in New Zealand serving a population of approximately 1 million children.
About you and your application
In consultation with a nominated supervisor applicants must submit:
- A curriculum vitae, which includes an update on your advanced training project
- Statement of support from your proposed research supervisor and Service Clinical Director, including their plan for supervision and how the division of time between clinical and research will be managed
- An outline (maximum 2 pages) of the proposed clinical activity, including goals and details of how the time will be spent/goals achieved.
- An outline (maximum 5 pages, excluding bibliography) of the proposed research project which should include: background, aims/hypotheses, methods, ethics, time frame and outcome (i.e. publishing/presenting plans). Include a statement on the career benefit this fellowship will have.
- The name, address, and phone number of two referees, one of whom can be your supervisor.
Selection will involve an interview and a 20-minute presentation of the proposed research project.
Selection will be based on the quality of the application, expected contribution of research to New Zealand children and young people, and the potential impact of the individual’s career development on national child health.
For all aspects of this role and experience/knowledge required please see the position description.
Advice regarding research ethics applications and funding/grant applications can be sought from: Research Practitioner, Jordan McIntyre via email JMcIntyre@adhb.govt.nz
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
We’ll be reviewing applications and conducting interviews as they come in, so the position may close before the listed deadline. If you're interested, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
To apply please click on the ‘Apply’ tab below, outlining your experience and motivation to apply to this role and attaching your updated CV and Covering Letter.
If you have any accessibility or technical issues with the online process, please contact Anel Foord, Recruitment Consultant at Anel.Foord@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz quoting ADHB24456
