Specialist Anaesthetist

Join New Zealand’s Leading Children’s Hospital

Permanent or Locum Opportunity – Paediatric Pain Medicine Specialist
Start Date: January 2026

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is committed to honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi and building a health system that delivers equitable care for all New Zealanders.

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated Paediatric Pain Medicine Specialist to join our multidisciplinary team at Starship Children’s Hospital – New Zealand’s premier tertiary paediatric facility. This is a permanent position with flexible FTE options and we welcome interest from both local and international candidates.

In this role, you will work within the Paediatric Complex Pain Service, collaborating with a highly skilled team including a Specialist Pain Medicine Physician, Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist, Psychologist, Specialist Nurses, Physiotherapist, and Occupational Therapist. You will contribute to both community-based outpatient care and complex inpatient pain management, supporting children and adolescents with chronic and complex pain conditions.

This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a high-needs population, contribute to service development, and be part of a passionate and supportive team.

About You

We are looking for a specialist who brings:

• Proven expertise in managing chronic and complex pain in paediatric and adolescent populations
• Experience working within an integrated, multidisciplinary pain service
• A collaborative and compassionate approach to care

Qualifications and Registration Requirements:

• Vocational registration (or eligibility) with the Medical Council of New Zealand
• FFPMANZCA or equivalent preferred
• Alternatively, you may be a vocationally registered Paediatrician, Paediatric Surgeon, Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist, or Anaesthetist with additional training and/or experience in pain medicine
• Eligibility to work in New Zealand is essential. Preference will be given to NZ citizens residents in line with employment regulations, though overseas applicants are encouraged to apply.

For further information, please contact:
Dr Dean Frear – Service Clinical Director, Paediatric Anaesthesia
DFrear@adhb.govt.nz

Why Join Us

At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, we are committed to delivering exceptional healthcare and fostering a diverse, inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

Click “Apply Now” to submit your application via our online careers portal by 15 November 2025.
For any queries, please contact Michelle Kanth at michelle.kanth@tewhatuora.govt.nz

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we may progress with interviews prior to the closing date.