Location: Wairarapa Hospital

Contract: Permanent Part Time

Salary: ASMS SECA and dependant on experience

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

Wairarapa Hospital has a fantastic opportunity for a permanent part time Paediatrician. The successful applicant will be part of a small but committed team, that's works closely with our Paediatric department within our hospital, Actual hours can be agreed to suit the applicant, hospital clinic, and on call requirements. You will be working across our seven bed Paediatric ward and SCBU unit. Our busy and dedicated team make a difference to our patients and their whanau. This is a full time position, with a 1:4 on call cover. Innovative rostering options can be developed to suit individual preferences whilst maintaining the requisite level of cover.

This position will work 40 hours per fortnight (0.5 FTE) rostered and rotating.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Wairarapa Hospital provides services for a population of approximately 48,000, providing 24-hour acute and elective care in general and orthopaedic surgery, medicine, obstetrics and gynaecology, ophthalmology, anaesthetics and paediatrics.

Preference will be given to applicants who already hold Vocational Registration however applicants must be eligible to apply for Vocational Registration with the New Zealand Medical Council.

Essential Skills

• The appointee will be registered as a Medical Practitioner with the Medical Council of New Zealand or eligible for registration with the Medical Council to enable him/her to practice medicine within New Zealand.
• The employee will hold a higher qualification appropriate to the practice of Medicine. This qualification must be recognised by the Medical Council of New Zealand for registration purposes.
• The employee, if not vocationally registered, will work under supervision as directed by the Medical council of New Zealand.
• Have had at least two years paediatric specialty experience.

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 for the role please click "apply now." All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal, the position will remain open until successful applicant is appointed. If you have any questions about the role, please contact leeann.campbell@tewhatuora.govt.nz.

Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process