Urologist

• Dunedin Hospital
• Permanent 0.8 - 1.0* FTE
• Salary: Base salary from ASMS MECA 2024 (NZD 185,380 - 267,980)

• FTE negotiable for overseas candidates to allow for visa requirements

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence. Are you looking for a better lifestyle and a workplace that is collaborative, progressive and passionate about learning? Dunedin is a remarkable place - beautiful beaches, walking, cycling, and running trails and the picturesque Central Otago are all on your doorstep. With welcoming, generous, and kind people who are focused on an exciting future of healthcare in Dunedin, you will find a strong sense of hospitality and a united, inclusive, and increasingly diverse community. About the role The Otago urology service, based at Dunedin Public Hospital, have an exciting opportunity of a permanent part-time (0.8 - 1.0 FTE) Consultant Urologist who will join our experienced team of urologists. The service provides a combination of inpatient, outpatient and community services to our patients in the Otago catchment area. There are also opportunities to run clinics and undertake simple surgery in other Otago centres such as Queenstown, Alexandra, and Oamaru. The role will provide a 1:4 on call with our existing Urologists and work directly alongside a senior Urology Trainee, two non-training junior Doctors, and a senior, experienced and dedicated Specialist Urology Nursing team. Dunedin Hospital urology service has 24-hour interventional radiology support, access to full ICU and HDU facilities and close support from oncology and nephrology departments. Dunedin Hospital has a strong partnership with the University of Otago and part of the role will include the training and teaching of our medical students. There is also an opportunity for academic FTE for the right candidate by expression of interest through this role. There is a clinical focus on urology oncology, endourology (stones), laparoscopic procedures, and management of BPE and LUTS. The role responsibilities include the following:

• Providing high quality patient centred care
• Shared responsibility for the day-to-day management of the service and participation in strategic planning
• Teaching and training within the multidisciplinary service
• Active involvement in multidisciplinary team meetings and directorate clinical governance activity
• Active participation in continuing medical education

About us Dunedin is a great little city with a big town feel and well-known for our Southern Hospitality. Outside of work, you will find life in Dunedin to be very easy with its affordable living, great schools, laid back lifestyle and world-famous wildlife on the Otago Peninsula. This compact yet vibrant regional city has plenty of energy, which is to be expected with it being a university town. This sustains great activities such as theatre, stunning gardens, art galleries, live-music and a diverse selection of restaurants and cafes. Central Otago is a notable holiday destination and many outdoor recreation opportunities are easily accessible from Dunedin. Our current Urology Clinical Director would like to personally recommend the trout and sea fishing! About Working at 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. Salary range This role belongs to the ASMS Collective Agreement and falls between Step 1 ($185,380) and Step 15 ($267,980 per annum pro-rata). 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 Friday, 2 May 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Agatha Chen, Recruitment Advisor - Senior Medical Officers at agatha.chen@tewhatuora.govt.nz We will be reviewing applications when 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: https://careers.southernhealth.nz/