• Join New Zealand’s leading Children’s Hospital
• Permanent or locum opportunity, flexible FTE options
• Start date: January 2026

About the role

We are seeking a dedicated Paediatric Pain Medicine Specialist to join our multidisciplinary team at Starship Children’s Hospital, New Zealand’s premier tertiary paediatric facility. This is a permanent position with flexible FTE options and we welcome interest from both local and international candidates.

In this role, you will work within the Paediatric Complex Pain Service, collaborating with a highly skilled team including:

• a Specialist Pain Medicine Physician
• a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist
• a Psychologist
• Specialist Nurses
• a Physiotherapist
• an Occupational Therapist

You will contribute to both community-based outpatient care and complex 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 include the following:

• 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 and 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 New Zealand citizens residents in line with employment regulations, though overseas applicants are encouraged to apply

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For further information, please contact Dr Dean Frear Service Clinical Director, Paediatric Anaesthesia dfrear@adhb.govt.nz

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 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. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Michelle Kanth michelle.kanth@tewhatuora.org.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.