Podiatrist

• Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldier’s Hospital, Podiatry Department
• Permanent, Part-time 64 hours per fortnight (0.8 FTE)
• Rewarding Career – Be part of a team that saves lives and improves health outcomes daily.

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

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Secondary Care Podiatrist to join our multidisciplinary team based at Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldier’s Memorial Hospital.
In this role, you will focus on high-risk patients with active foot disease, providing expert assessment, intervention, advice, and developing individualised, agreed plans of care. You will play a key role in ensuring safe and clinically effective outcomes for our patients through evidence-based podiatric practice.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives, with a strong emphasis on reducing inequities and improving outcomes for Māori whānau, hapū and iwi across Hawke’s Bay.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Our Podiatry Service provides comprehensive assessment and management of foot health for patients with complex and high-risk conditions, working closely with multidisciplinary colleagues across secondary and community care. You’ll be supported by an experienced and collaborative team committed to excellence, innovation, and equitable care for all.

Hawke’s Bay offers excellent work-life balance, sun, beaches, exceptional outdoor adventures, great schools, mountains and skiing close by, wonderful food and stunning wineries, vibrant cities and plenty more to boast about. For more information on living and working in Hawke’s Bay click HERE

About you

You will be a registered podiatrist with a passion for delivering high-quality, patient-centred care to people with high-risk and active foot disease. Your strong clinical reasoning, communication skills, and ability to work collaboratively will ensure effective, safe outcomes for patients.

You will also demonstrate a commitment to equity-focused practice, supporting Māori health aspirations and improving service accessibility and outcomes for Māori whānau, hapū, and iwi.

To be successful, you will have:

• A recognised qualification in Podiatry and current registration with the Podiatrists Board of New Zealand
• Proven experience in secondary care or high-risk foot management
• Excellent clinical assessment, diagnostic, and treatment planning skills
• A collaborative, culturally safe approach to care and teamwork

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

To review the position profile, click HERE To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Sally Stewart via email on sally.stewart@hbdhb.got.nz

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