Paediatricians - Senior Medical Officer

• Take the next step in your career as a Paediatrician in beautiful New Zealand.
• Advance your career working in a multi-disciplinary team across services
• Paediatrician full-time, permanent and fixed-term positions are available across New Zealand.

About you

Exciting opportunities are available for qualified Paediatricians who want to make a positive impact while working in a dynamic, multi-disciplinary, and supportive team. Positions for qualified pediatricians are immediately available across New Zealand.

We are looking for clinicians who are passionate about delivering quality care to our paediatric patients, with roles available nationwide.

To work as a Paediatrician (Senior Medical Officer) in New Zealand, you must become registered to practice with the Medical Council of New Zealand. Practitioners need to meet competency standards and hold Annual Practising Certificates (APCs) to work safely and effectively. More information on this can be found on our careers site, just search 'Paediatrician'.

Call New Zealand home

Once offered a position, our Health Immigration team can provide free support to you and your family with immigrating to New Zealand. Senior Medical Officers are on Tier 1 of New Zealand's Green List, which means you are eligible for the Straight to Residence Visa and can apply for New Zealand residency before you arrive.

One of the best things about living and working in New Zealand is the opportunity to experience nature, outdoor adventure and vibrant cities so close to where you live and work. You're never far away from your next adventure in New Zealand with access to hiking, skiing, mountain biking, and water sports, as well as fine dining and diving into traditional experiences to learn more about Māori culture all across the country.

If you love the outdoors, consider relocating to the sunny Tairāwhiti (Gisborne). Known for its gorgeous beaches, it's a haven for outdoor enthusiasts with opportunities for surfing and hiking before and after work! Enjoy the rich cultural heritage, and be one of the first to welcome in the New Year as Tairāwhiti is the first in the world to see the new day!

Salary and Benefits

Senior Medical Officers receive 6 weeks of annual leave and 12 paid public holidays, giving you time to explore our beautiful country and raise a family in our diverse communities. Along with your base salary as a Senior Medical Officer you will have ongoing professional development and will work alongside a multi-disciplinary and supportive team.

• Medical Officers' annual salaries range from NZ $142K - NZ $210K, plus allowances.
• Medical Specialists' annual salaries range from NZ $185K - NZ $267K, plus allowances.

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 New Zealand. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand is committed to being a good employer and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.

We are firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and are dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau (family)-centred care, and excellence.

Our commitment to our communities

The New Zealand Health Charter guides how we relate to each other to serve our whānau (family) and communities, to continually improve health outcomes and contribute to wellness for all. We care for the people who care for the people, we recognise, support and value our people and the work we all do and work together to design and deliver healthcare services.

How to Apply

Please click “apply now” to move forward with immediate consideration - all applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. We may reach out to you earlier if we have questions. If you have questions, please email our recruiter at .