Paediatric Pain Specialist

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Join New Zealands Leading Childrens Hospital

Permanent or Locum Opportunity Paediatric Pain Medicine Specialist

Start Date : January

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is committed to honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi and building a health system that delivers equitable care for all New Zealanders.

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicatedPaediatric Pain Medicine Specialistto join our multidisciplinary team at Starship Childrens Hospital New Zealands premier tertiary paediatric facility. This is apermanent positionwithflexible FTE optionsand we welcome interest from both local and international candidates.

In this role, you will work within thePaediatric Complex Pain Service, collaborating with a highly skilled team including a Specialist Pain Medicine Physician, Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist, Psychologist, Specialist Nurses, Physiotherapist, and Occupational Therapist. You will contribute to bothcommunity-based outpatient careandcomplex inpatient pain management,supporting children and adolescents with chronic and complex pain conditions.

This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a high-needs population, contribute to service development, and be part of a passionate and supportive team.

About You

We are looking for a specialist who brings :

Proven expertise in managing chronic and complex pain in paediatric and adolescent populations

Experience working within an integrated, multidisciplinary pain service

A collaborative and compassionate approach to care

Qualifications and Registration Requirements :

Vocational registration (or eligibility) with the Medical Council of New Zealand

FFPMANZCA or equivalent preferred

Alternatively, you may be a vocationally registered Paediatrician, Paediatric Surgeon, Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist, or Anaesthetist with additional training and / or experience in pain medicine

Eligibility to work in New Zealand is essential. Preference will be given to NZ citizens residents in line with employment regulations, though overseas applicants are encouraged to apply.

For further information, please contact :

Dr Dean FrearService Clinical Director, Paediatric Anaesthesia

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Why Join Us

At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, we are committed to delivering exceptional healthcare and fostering a diverse, inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

ClickApply Nowto submit your application via our online careers portal by15 November

For any queries, please contactMichelle Kanthat

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we may progress with interviews prior to the closing date.