Paediatric Fellow, Taranaki Base Hospital, New Plymouth
1.0FTE, Temporary Position, 12 months
Starts 26 January 2026
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
Health New Zealand Taranaki We are now taking applications for a Paediatric Fellow for the 2026-27 training year. This position is full-time, fixed term for 12 months and is accredited by the RACP for either General Paediatric or Community Child Health training.
This post is very popular as an ideal chance to refine General Paediatric skills in a friendly, supported environment, during advanced training, prior to becoming eligible to apply for consultant posts. You will be offered a wonderful opportunity to broaden exposure and widen knowledge given the extensive breadth of cases seen in the region.
The Paediatric team of consists of 10 Consultants supported by 4 Registrars and 4 House Officers.
In 2026 the maternity and neonatal unit at Taranaki Base Hospital will move into a purpose-built new unit. Our new facility offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of the care provided to our community.
About the Team/Service/ Location
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About you
You will be provided with the opportunity to be involved in:
- outpatient clinics
- running of the department and service development
- supervision of RMOs and their teaching
- participating in the Consultant On Call Roster with dedicated back-up, and
- on-call covering both Paediatric and Neonates (Level 2 plus unit).
- Rostered duties include on 1:5 weekends.
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 apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by Sunday 22 June 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Janette Thompson via email [email protected]
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.