Paediatrician - Dunedin Hospital

Paediatrician - Dunedin Hospital 

• Permanent 1.0 FTE (part-time negotiable)
• Salary: ASMS MECA 2024 (NZD 185, ,980)

About the role 
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora are seeking a dedicated Paediatrician to join our dynamic team at Dunedin Hospital. You will provide expert care to children and adolescents across inpatient, outpatient, and community settings. This is a permanent position with opportunities for subspecialty development. The role is a full-time position, however the department is open to negotiating part-time positions.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive paediatric care to improve the health of children and adolescents in inpatient and outpatient settings, including rural and community outreach.
• Participate in the 1:7 shared on-call roster.
• Supervise and mentor junior medical staff and students.
• Collaborate with allied health professionals and community services.
• Contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives.

What you need to work here

To practise as a Paediatrician in New Zealand, you must be registered with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) and hold a current Annual Practising Certificate (APC).

International applicants will need a postgraduate qualification comparable to Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP in Paediatrics) or another recognised paediatric qualification.

Working for Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellness'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are a pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on providing equitable outcomes for Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disabled Community.

The ideal applicant will:

• Hold vocational registration or eligibility for registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand.
• Hold Fellowship of the RACP or equivalent paediatric qualification.
• Bring medical expertise and experience to an acute tertiary care hospital and contribute to the advanced care of acute paediatric inpatients and a full spectrum of general paediatric outpatients, including behavioural and developmental.
• Have strong communication and skills to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Have a commitment to equity, cultural safety, and child-centred care.

Professional Development

We support your growth with a generous CME allowance, including covering associated travel and accommodation costs, paid leave for professional development, and access to teaching and research opportunities through the University of Otago School of Medicine.

Salary range
This role belongs to the ASMS Collective Agreement and falls between the Step 1 ($185,380) and Step 15 ($267,980 per annum pro rata)

Career, Community and Lifestyle

Dunedin offers a unique blend of cultural richness, outdoor adventure, and family-friendly living. Enjoy art galleries, music festivals, and easy access to hiking, surfing, and skiing. Our community values connection, education, and sustainability.

Collegiality and collaboration across all disciplines are keys to provide successful services to our patients and community. If this is a professional environment in which you will thrive, we would like to hear from you

How to Apply

To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click "apply now."  All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on 19 December 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Agatha Chen, Recruitment Advisor – Senior Medical Officers at  

Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

Please note at this time we will not be accepting any CVs from agencies. If CVs are sent without any prior agreement with the Recruitment Manager, this will be deemed unsolicited, and we will not accept them nor the responsibility for any fees related to unsolicited CVs.

Pre-Employment checks
In the interests of protecting our people and our patients, all appointments will be subject to:

• Occupational Health Assessment
• Police Vetting / Ministry of Justice safety checks
• Serious misconduct checks (previous Public Service departments and statutory Crown entities only)