General Paediatrician

Consultant General Paediatrician, Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Lakes - Rotorua & Taupō Hospitals

• Part Time (0.75 FTE), Fixed Term role for 6 months
• This position offers an exciting opportunity to work within a vibrant and supportive environment
• The department is accredited by RACP for basic general paediatric training and the rural component of advanced paediatric training

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 are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Consultant General Paediatrician to join our team at Rotorua Hospital on a fixed part-time basis (0.75 FTE)

Mō te tūranga | About the Role

• This position offers an exciting opportunity to work within a vibrant and supportive environment, providing exceptional paediatric care to the diverse community in Lakes region across Rotorua and Taupo hospital sites. The role is primarily ambulatory based with no inpatient or after hours all service.
• The role involves assessing and managing a broad spectrum of paediatric conditions. You will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, contributing to both clinical practice and service development.
• The current paediatric team consists of eleven specialists general paediatricians with a full range of subspecialty interests, a senior registrar/ fellow, three junior registrars and dedicated paediatric SHO support. Our team has well established referral links with tertiary centres for support.
• The department is accredited by RACP for basic general paediatric training and the rural component of advances paediatric training
• Rotorua hospital is a teaching site for 5^th and 6^th year medical students from the University of Auckland Medical School.

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Mō Tātou | About Us

Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides healthcare from its two modern and progressive general hospitals in Rotorua and Taupo, New Zealand. The Lakes district is well known for its many outdoor recreational activities such as mountain biking, skiing, and fishing. Family friendly beaches are also an hour’s drive away. The Lakes district has a growing multi-cultural community and is becoming the lifestyle destination of choice. Working at Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides a great opportunity to balance an amazing lifestyle with a rewarding professional experience in an excellent and supportive work environment.

For more information on living and working at Lakes, click here

Mō koe | About you

• Full registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (or suitable qualification recognized in NZ).
• Specialist qualification in Paediatric Medicine (e.g., FRACP or equivalent).
• Demonstrated experience and interest in behavioural or developmental paediatrics.
• Maintains a high standard of clinical practice with a commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and cultural competency.

Working at Health New Zealand – Te Whatu Ora Lakes

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.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.”  All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal. For further information or to discuss this position, please contact either, šárka Davídková, Head of Department of Paediatrics and or Casey Kiernan, Service Manager for Woman, Child and Family. 

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