- Consultant Paediatrician, Kidz First Children’s Hospital and Community Health: 6 months- Fixed Term
- Join a team of passionate clinicians, serving a diverse and vibrant community
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
This position is a 6-month fixed term parental leave cover. As a Senior Medical Officer at Kidz First you will have the opportunity to work within a clinical environment that supports the needs of Tamariki from 0-15 years. This role focuses on providing specialist paediatric medical assessment and management for children and young people in the acute care setting. Activities include 1:6 ward weeks (including the weekends), and rostered days working within the Emergency Department leading the team of paediatric RMOs. You will also get to work in our outpatient clinics, providing follow-up care to your patients. We encourage you to pick up improvement projects in your areas of interest.
About the Team/Service/ Location
At Kidz First we are committed to delivering “Healthy Futures Together”. We work from a philosophy of Whaanau-centred Care and strive to optimise health outcomes for Pepe, Tamariki and Rangatahi within our community. Our multi-disciplinary team collaborates across both community and in-patient settings and includes medical, nursing, and allied health professionals. Kidz First is one of the largest General Paediatric departments in New Zealand, serving New Zealand's most culturally diverse population. with high health needs.
About you
As a Paediatrician at Kidz First you will need the following:
- Be eligible for registration with the New Zealand Medical Council
- Paediatric vocational scope of practice and Paediatric emergency medicine specialist (PEMS) training is preferred
- Be committed to Evidence-based practice and quality measures
- Demonstrate effective communication styles, critical thinking and striving to improve health inequities
- Be a team player that can traverse across services and is respectful of other disciplines
- A proven ability or competence in working with Maaori, Pacific and culturally diverse populations is preferred
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
All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 31 July 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Barbara on [email protected]
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
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