Paediatrician -Health New Zealand - South Canterbury

Paediatrician - Health New Zealand - South CanterburyHealth New Zealand – South CanterburyPermanent Role - Flexible FTE / Hours (our service is open to discussion on what may suit)Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is committed to serving all New Zealanders and is grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

We focus on partnership, equity, sustainability, whanau-centred care, and excellence through integration and collaboration.An opportunity exists at Timaru Hospital for a semi-autonomous paediatrician role, working alongside three other general paediatricians.

The role emphasizes community focus and is supported by excellent hospital infrastructure.Paediatric Service at Timaru HospitalThe work involves general paediatrics, from neonates to adolescents, with a large outpatient component.

It is a hands-on role with small inpatient numbers.

There are no registrars, but junior doctors and trainee interns are part of the team.

You will collaborate with a small Child Development Team and community providers, supported by good clinical systems and obstetric cover.Neonatal care is provided in a Level 1 unit with high dependency cots.

A recently built Transitional Care Unit offers five rooms for mother and baby, with plans for expansion.

The pediatrics ward has been refurbished to include eight beds.

Tertiary support for most paediatric subspecialties is available within two hours' drive.Timaru Hospital serves a district population of approximately 50,000 and provides critical 24 / 7 services including ED, ICU / CCU, surgery, O&G, psychiatry, geriatrics, oncology, palliative care, internal medicine, and paediatrics.Why Timaru and South Canterbury?

Timaru is a family-friendly coastal city near Caroline Bay, with the Southern Alps in the background.

It offers outdoor activities such as beaches, ski fields, lakes, mountains, and hiking.

The city provides free parking and an easy commute, supporting work-life balance.Working at Health New ZealandWe are dedicated to delivering excellent healthcare and value diversity and inclusion, welcoming applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disabilities.

Our focus includes Maori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community, aligning with our commitment to equity.NZ Medical Council RegistrationThis role is open to candidates eligible for Vocational Registration with the New Zealand Medical Council and able to obtain an Annual Practising Certificate.

Please visit the NZMC website for registration details.

Primary source verification via ECFMG's EPIC is required; applicants should register with EPIC at the time of application.For discussions about the role or living in Timaru, contact Catherine Robertson at

• available : Permanent, Full-Time, Part-Time

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