Te Whatu Ora, Health New Zealand systematically plan, fund and deliver care to almost 600,000 people that live in the Canterbury region. The Canterbury Health System is recognised as a world leader in the delivery of integrated health care. Our focus is placing people (staff and patients alike) at the centre of everything we do.
The Role:
We are seeking a Fellow in Otolaryngology who will be based at Christchurch Hospital. The fellowship is tailored towards a subspecialty interest in Otology (Neuro-otology with cochlear implantion and lateral skull base experience)
The position is a fixed term 12-month Fellowship with a Proposed Start Date of July 2026
The specialty of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery involves the medical and surgical treatment of diseases of the ear, nose, oral cavity, throat, salivary glands, thyroid and neck. There is a significant component of secondary care but also tertiary and quaternary level care, which involves surgical management of patients with complex ear operations and head & neck cancer.
Fellows are given an increased level of responsibility and manage a wide range of elective and acute cases. Where possible, sub-specialty interests will be accommodated.
The Otolaryngology services are provided on an inpatient, day patient and outpatient basis and are also integrated with the Audiology department. Christchurch Hospital is a Teaching Hospital, and the Department of Otolaryngology-HNS is accredited to provide vocational training to Advanced Trainees.
Applicants must have passed the Final Fellowship Examination and be entering their fifth year of training (or equivalent).
Our Culture: What matters to us
Ko ngā tāngata, te mātua mahi- Putting people at the heart of all we do
Health is ultimately all about people. What - s important around here is the way we care for and respect others, the responsibility taken for delivering outcomes, and going about our work with integrity.
Belonging Here
Canterbury Waitaha provides acute and arranged secondary level surgical and medical services to the Canterbury region, servicing a population of approximately 480,000. It also provides tertiary level surgical and medical services to the whole of the South Island (a population of approximately 1 million).
The specialty of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery involves the medical and surgical treatment of diseases of the ear, nose, oral cavity, throat, salivary glands and neck. Secondary level care components of this service involve treatment of conditions such as otitis media with effusion (glue ear), tonsillitis, sinus disease, middle ear disease etc. There is a significant tertiary level component, which involves surgical management of patients with head and neck cancer, complex ear operations and certain voice disorders etc. The Otolaryngology services are provided on an inpatient, day patient and outpatient basis and work closely with the maxillofacial and plastic surgical departments in the management of complex head and neck cases.
Christchurch Hospital is a Teaching Hospital, and the Department of Otolaryngology-HNS is accredited to provide vocational training to Advanced Trainees.
Being part of Te Whatu Ora, Waitaha our people enjoy access to, flexible working arrangements and a genuine and ongoing focus on career development.
Te Whatu Ora believes that diversity and inclusion is key to ensure we deliver the best care for our diverse population. As an organisation we are an inclusive and equal opportunity employer that welcomes and respects everyone.
Apply online, or to find out more information about the recruitment process, please contact Amy Walker - Recruitment Specialist | Email: Amy.Walker@cdhb.health.nz