Consultant Paediatrician
Consultant Paediatrician
Taranaki Base Hospital
Fixed term 6 months commencing August 2026, 0.8 FTE
Join our dynamic, progressive and multidisciplinary team!
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
We are seeking to appoint a Consultant General Paediatrician with specialist qualifications to join our Child Health team. Skills and experience that are desirable include experience working on call as a general paediatrician in NZ District hospitals, as well as experience seeing patients in clinic with a range of general paediatric medical and developmental conditions.
You will work 32 ordinary hours and will be required for on call duties on an average of 3.25 call back hours per week, on approximately a 1:8 on call roster. This is a hospital-based position with patient care responsibilities in general paediatrics, neonates, outpatients, and teaching of junior medical staff and medical students.
You will:
- Be part of a team of 10 Consultants with 4 Registrars and 4 House Officers.
- Have responsibility for in-patient care and outpatient clinics.
- Work in a friendly environment with a collegial and supportive team.
- Have an interest in teaching and supervising junior medical staff.
About the Team/Service/ Location
At our outpatient clinics we see a total of 4500 patients per year. We have a paediatric inpatient service with 18 beds, as well as a Level 2+ neonatal unit with 8 beds.
Taranaki Base Hospital, located in New Plymouth, is the largest healthcare facility in the Taranaki region and serves as the hub for a wide range of medical and surgical services. Managed by Health New Zealand | Taranaki, the hospital provides emergency, maternity, mental health, oncology, and specialist outpatient care.It is also a teaching hospital, supporting the development of future healthcare professionals through student placements and clinical training.
Complementing Base Hospital, Hawera Hospital provides inpatient care, maternity services, a 24-hour emergency department, and a range of outpatient, community, and specialist services for South Taranaki.
Together, these facilities deliver high-quality, patient-centred care and play a vital role in meeting the growing healthcare needs of the Taranaki region. To hear more about our culture visit our careers page.
Why Taranaki?
Taranaki boasts some of New Zealands most iconic natural landscapes like Mt Taranaki and many adventure activities. The rugged and wild coastline is home to more than 12 world-class surf breaks. Taranaki is a place where you can ski and surf in the same day.For a more relaxing experience, there are many walks (bush, coastal or mountain) as well as art trails, festivals and award-winning museums and galleries and a thriving caf culture. Click here to read more information about Taranaki.
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 Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to Apply
To apply please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Lydia Rae, Manager Child and Maternal Health, 06 753 6139 or by email Lydia.Rae@tdhb.org.nz
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We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
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