Service: Women - s and Children - s Health
Contract: Permanent/Fixed term, Full time/part time
Salary: As per ASMS SECA
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we - re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.
About the role
Are you a passionate and forward-thinking Paediatrician ready to make a real impact? An exciting opportunity awaits at the Hutt Hospital campus within the Capital, Coast and Hutt Valley District.
We're seeking a consultant Paediatrician who thrives in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment and is driven to deliver exceptional care across acute and non-acute services.
What You - ll Do
- Lead and inspire junior medical staff with mentorship and clinical guidance
- Provide outstanding care in assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up
- Work alongside a committed team of health professionals who genuinely care
- Help shape paediatric services under progressive health board policies
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a close-knit, supportive team that values innovation and compassion
- Enjoy a work culture that balances professional excellence with humanity
- Live and work in one of New Zealand - s most scenic and vibrant regions
- Engage in meaningful work that directly improves child health outcomes
Your expertise will help shape the future of paediatric care in our region - and we can - t wait to welcome someone who brings not just skill, but heart.
About the Team/Service/ Location
Our team of paediatricians offer dedicated care for children, including paediatric admissions and support for the Level 2 Neonatal Unit and maternity deliveries.
With over 8,000 operative procedures every year, we - re a bustling centre for General Surgery, Orthopaedics, ENT, Gynaecology, Dental, Plastics, Reconstructive and Oral Maxillofacial procedures. With our newly increased capacity ICU we see over 600+ admissions per year, many who are paediatric.
Our Child Health Service at Hutt Hospital is bursting with heart, expertise, and a whole lot of smiles. With a passionate team of 11 general, developmental, adolescent, and community paediatricians (both full-time and part-time), we - re proud to offer a wide spectrum of paediatric care that supports kids and families at every stage.
We - re closely connected with the Paediatric Team at Wellington Hospital - just 20 minutes away - working hand-in-hand to provide seamless care across the region.
Hutt Hospital proudly hosts medical students from the University of Otago, offering rich learning experiences within our paediatric department. As an accredited training site with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians, we - re helping shape the future of paediatric care, one registrar at a time.
Capital, Coast and Hutt Valley district is located centrally in Wellington and has over 6,000 full-time equivalent staff, making us one of the major employers in the Wellington region. We operate three hospitals - Wellington Regional Hospital in Newtown, Hutt Valley Hospital and Kenepuru Hospital in Porirua - as well as the Kāpiti Health Centre at Paraparaumu.
About you
- Vocationally registered in Paediatrics with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ)
- FRACP or equivalent qualification and be able to register for with the MCNZ
- Work in collaboration with multidisciplinary team
- Able to provide consistently high standards of medical care
- Brings relevant experience and training aligned with paediatric best practices
Working for Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is - the weaving of wellness - . We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.
How to apply
To apply please click - apply now. - All applications must be submitted through our online careers - .
If you have any questions about the role, please email [email protected]
We are accepting recruitment agency - s applicants, please apply online.
