• North Shore, Auckland
• Fixed-term, part-time to full-time role for 12 months (0.65 FTE)
• Enjoy a balanced work-life schedule

Join our dynamic Respiratory Team at Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora – Waitematā.

We are seeking a motivated and skilled Respiratory Senior Medical Officer (SMO) looking for a change of scenery for a year (12-month fixed-term role). We are seeking a passionate physician to join our progressive and positive team at Waitematā, on the North Shore of Auckland, New Zealand.

This position is currently a 0.65 FTE purely respiratory role, but additional general medicine hours are available if a full-time role is required (and you are dual trained).

About the role

We provide top-notch respiratory care to a diverse population, working across two hospital sites in North and West Auckland. We collaborate with other departments to deliver high-quality, innovative services. Our multidisciplinary team works closely with respiratory colleagues across Metro Auckland.

Work alongside collaborative and helpful colleagues in a supportive environment to deliver outpatient services and clinics, inpatient consults, bronchoscopy and EBUS lists across the week.

Enjoy a balanced work-life schedule with a 1:9 after-hours roster.

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About you

You will:

• be a dual-trained respiratory physician with, or be eligible for, vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand
• be committed to providing high-quality patient care and working in a team-oriented environment.

Benefits include a competitive salary and conditions of employment in accordance with the New Zealand Association of Salaried Medical Specialists’ collective agreement.

Your expertise and dedication will help us continue to provide exceptional respiratory care to our community.

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 by Friday, 17 July 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Ben Bradley, Senior Recruitment Consultant ben.bradley@waitematadhb.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.