Respiratory Physician, General Medicineat Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Te Tai Tokerau - - Kaikohe
Whangarei, Northland, New ZealandPermanent full and part-time position 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 RoleWe are looking for physicians to provide respiratory services including EBUS within NorthlandExisting specialties include:General and Acute medicineRheumatologyRespiratoryGastroenterology including a visiting hepatologistNeurologyCardiologyInfectious DiseaseEndocrinology and diabetesHealthcare of the elderlyMaternal MedicineOncology and HaematologyRenal medicineWe have several new facilities including a new Laboratory an endoscopy and cardiac catheter suite with the agreed funding for a new hospital which is currently in the planning stage.While you will primarily undertake respiratory work, depending on your experience may need to undertake general medicine ward rounds on a regular basis.
The role will be divided into an off-ward role where elective work is undertaken and on wards managing inpatients. The on-call rota means working some weekends a year with a rostered day off after weekends.About the Location and TeamOur department has a family feel with a positive culture, although a busy and challenging environment everyone looks after each other and has a real passion for what they do and why they do it.Teaching and mentoring our 28 medical registrars is an important part of our work. We want candidates who are team players committed to improving and developing services to meet the population need with a passion for the delivery of equitable healthcare.As well as a warm climate, the winterless north offers excellent schools; affordable housing and scenic coastal areas offering a range of recreational activities.
We are just a two hours' drive or 25-minute flight from the international hub of Auckland. To learn more about our stunning location please click here For more information on living and working in Northland click hereAbout youTo be considered you must have or be eligible for specialist (or locum tenens) registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) in an Internal Medicine Vocational scope of practice.If you are currently overseas / not yet registered, we can assist you with the application process to obtain MCNZ registration.
Working at Health New ZealandHealth 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 ApplyTo apply please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by 03 September 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Clinical Director of Medicine Dr Stephen Iles Stephen.Iles@northlanddhb.org.nz or General Manager Belinda.beehre@northlanddhb.org.nzWe will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.