Fellow - Paediatric Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Starship Child Health

· Starship Child Health, Auckland -New Zealand’s premier children’s hospital

· Combine New Zealand “lifestyle experience” with working in a world-renowned tertiary hospital

· Fixed term, Full-time position for 12 months

· Expected commencement February 2026

We are Te Whatu Ora-Auckland. We are part of Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand, the overarching organisation for New Zealand’s national health service. We provide health and disability services to more than half a million people living in central Auckland, regional services for Northland and greater Auckland, and specialist national services for the whole of New Zealand. Our main sites are Auckland City Hospital, Greenlane Clinical Centre and Starship Children’s Hospital, located in central Auckland.

About the Role

Applications are invited for the above position available from 2 February 2026. The Fellow will work at Starship Child Health with the Paediatric Gastroenterology and Hepatology service. The post will be for 12 months, extendable to 24 months.

Starship Children’s Hospital is the only tertiary children’s hospital in New Zealand. The Paediatric Gastroenterology and Hepatology service provides a comprehensive clinical service including liver transplantation, endoscopy, pH/impedance and manometry studies and well as intestinal rehabilitation.

The Fellow will be expected to undertake a significant role in the management of children referred to the service. The applicant will undertake designated clinics with Consultant supervision. Endoscopy experience and training will be obtained, as well as experience in the prescribing of intravenous nutrition.

The applicant will also participate in teaching, clinical research and quality improvement projects. The applicant must demonstrate commitment to playing a role in the reduction of Māori health inequities and an understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

This position is intended for a paediatric trainee undertaking training to become either a paediatric gastroenterologist or hepatologist. Previous completion of core paediatric training and some experience in paediatric gastroenterology is essential as this is a Fellow position where the successful candidate is expected to contribute to the on-call Consultant roster.

For further details, please refer to the position description here

Enquiries about the role need to be addressed to Dr Helen Evans, Service Clinical Director, via hevans@adhb.govt.nz.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Auckland City Hospital is the largest in New Zealand and is based in the heart of Auckland City which has been voted the 5th best city in the world. The city is set in a pristine marine-based environment with a temperate climate and has a population of 1.3 million. It has a vibrant mixture of lifestyles and cultures and offers easy access to stunning and diverse scenery and a wonderful range of outdoor pursuits. With its beautiful countryside and dynamic metropolitan centres, New Zealand offers a lifestyle suitable for all. This is a great opportunity for you to come and experience the Kiwi lifestyle and hospitality. We would love to hear from you to discuss the opportunities we can offer.

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About you

The successful candidate must be eligible for registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand and hold either part 1 of the FRACP or an equivalent postgraduate qualification.

If you are an overseas applicant and have overseas medical qualifications, you will be required to provide EPIC source verification of your qualifications for your registration application. For more information about the registration process and source verification of qualifications, please visit www.mcnz.org.nz

Working at 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 serve our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

The Starship Children’s Health Rautaki strategy strives to deliver the obligation to protect the whakapapa of children and their families, supporting in a mokopuna-centric, whānau-focused and whānau-led approach. Service delivery is guided by the Enabling Good Lives (EGL) principles.

How to Apply

All applications must be submitted through our online application process by clicking on “Apply now” by 27 July 2025. 

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

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