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Senior Medical Officer-Head And Neck Orl

New Zealand GovernmentAuckland, Auckland, New Zealand

30+ days ago

Job description

Senior Medical Officer Head and Neck Otorhinolaryngology, Counties Manukau

Permanent full-time position (1.0 FTE)

Remuneration as per ASMS SECA : $185,380 - $267,980

Where passion meets purpose – join a team that makes a difference, every day

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

Looking for a change of scenery with a role that balances meaningful clinical work and a great lifestyle?

We're looking for a Head and Neck consultant ORL surgeon to join our family and bring their skills to where they matter the most.

Counties Manukau is the second largest district in Aotearoa (600,000 population) and home to some of the most socioeconomically disadvantaged populations.

This role offers a unique opportunity to deliver specialist care in a setting where your clinical expertise has the power to directly transform lives, families and communities.

About the Team / Service / Location

You'll be joining a passionate team of specialists, resident medical officers, nurses, and allied health professionals committed to high-quality, equitable ORL service that spans :

Acute and elective ORL care across 2 sites (Middlemore Hospital and Manukau Health Park)

Subspecialties include head and neck cancer, paediatrics, rhinology and otology

Supervision of trainees and students, service development, and equity-driven initiatives

A collaborative, supportive, and future-focused working environment

For more information on living and working in Auckland click here

About you

Eligible for vocational registration in New Zealand (FRACS or equivalent)

Has experience in high-needs population or a passion for health equity

Is collegial, collaborative, culturally competent, and committed to lifelong learning

Enjoys mentoring, service improvement, and making a difference

For further details, please refer to the position description here.

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 30th September 2025 by 11 : 59 pm.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Barbara Ridgeway at

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

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