• Rotorua Hospital
• Permanent, part-time role (0.75 FTE)
• Consultant General Paediatrician with a special interest in developmental and behavioural paediatrics

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Consultant General Paediatrician with a special interest in Behavioural or Developmental Paediatrics to join our team at Rotorua Hospital on a permanent, part-time basis (0.75 FTE).

About the role

This position offers an exciting opportunity to work within a vibrant and supportive environment, providing exceptional paediatric care to the diverse community in Lakes region across Rotorua and Taupo hospital sites. The role involves assessing and managing a broad spectrum of paediatric conditions, with an emphasis on behavioural and developmental issues. You will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, contributing to both clinical practice and service development.

Acute inpatient paediatric, level 2 neonatal care and after hours on-call 1:8 basis is negotiable.

The current paediatric team consists of:

• eleven specialist general paediatricians with a full range of subspeciality interests
• a senior registrar/fellow
• three junior registrars
• dedicated paediatric SHO support.

Our team has well established referral links with tertiary centres for support.

The department is accredited by RACP for a basic general paediatric and a rural component of advanced paediatric training

Rotorua Hospital is a teaching site for fifth and sixth year medical students from the University of Auckland Medical School.

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About us

Health New Zealand – Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides healthcare from its two modern and progressive general hospitals in Rotorua and Taupo, New Zealand. The Lakes district is well known for its many outdoor recreational activities such as mountain biking, skiing, and fishing. Family friendly beaches are also an hour’s drive away. The Lakes district has a growing multi-cultural community and is becoming the lifestyle destination of choice. Working at Health New Zealand – Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides a great opportunity to balance an amazing lifestyle with a rewarding professional experience in an excellent and supportive work environment.

For more information on living and working at Lakes, click here.

About you:

• Full registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (or suitable qualification recognised in NZ)
• Specialist qualification in Paediatric Medicine (e.g., FRACP or equivalent)
• Demonstrated experience and interest in behavioural or developmental paediatrics
• Maintains a high standard of clinical practice with a commitment to ongoing professional development
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and cultural competency

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 Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to apply

To apply please click ‘apply now’. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. For further information or to discuss this position, please contact either šárka Davídková, Head of Department of Paediatrics sarka.davidkova@lakesdhb.govt.nz and/or Casey Kiernan, Service Manager for Woman, Child and Family casey.kiernan@lakesdhb.govt.nz

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

We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website.