Consultant Respiratory Medicine Physicians

• Take the next step in your Respiratory career in beautiful New Zealand

• Advance your career working in a multi-disciplinary team across services

• Permanent, fixed-term, full-time and part-time vacancies available in Auckland, Whangarei and Palmerston North

A variety of opportunities are available for qualified Consultant Respiratory Medicine Physicians who want to make a positive impact while working in a dynamic, multi-disciplinary, and supportive team.

Health New Zealand are looking for Respiratory Physicians who are passionate about delivering quality care to our patients and working across a multi-disciplinary team. We have a collaborative and supportive healthcare system that has an integrated and cross-disciplinary way of working. Our respiratory teams work closely with nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, sleep and respiratory technicians/physiologists and respiratory physiotherapists to deliver the best outcomes for our patients.

Roles and responsibilities may include some or all of the following:

• Provide comprehensive specialist outpatient and inpatient respiratory services, and primary health care support including community-based clinics

• Elective respiratory services such as bronchoscopy, including both flexible bronchoscopy and linear EBUS

• Support services on-site include radiology, nuclear medicine, radiation and medical oncology

• Acute inpatient respiratory consults and procedures

About you

To work as a Consultant Respiratory Medicine Physician, applicants must be eligible for vocational registration in Internal Medicine with the Medical Council of New Zealand with specialist training/qualification in Respiratory Medicine. Practitioners need to meet competency standards and hold Annual Practising Certificates (APCs) to work safely and effectively.

Call New Zealand home

Once offered a position, our internal Health Immigration team can provide free support to you and your family with immigrating to New Zealand. Senior Medical Officers are on the New Zealand immigration green list, so you have the opportunity for permanent residency in New Zealand.

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.

Salary, benefits and leave

Salary:

• The average salary package for Senior Medical Officers in New Zealand is GBP ~£149,008 (NZD $343,500)

• Packages are comprised of a base salary based on experience, plus allowances, and superannuation per the ASMS collective agreement

Benefits

You will receive:

• an annual continuing medical education (CME) allowance of ~£6,940 (NZD $16,000)

• paid 3-month sabbaticals every 6 years

• your indemnity insurance covered by Health NZ

• your professional fees and subscriptions fully reimbursed

• complimentary visa and immigration support

• a tailored relocation package to make your move, if eligible.

Leave

You'll get:

• 6 weeks of annual leave

• generous discretionary sick leave

• 12 public holidays, paid T1.5 + time in lieu if worked

• 14 weeks paid parental leave alongside the government's 26-weeks.

Please note that actual packages are negotiated at the time of offer, reflecting your specific clinical specialty, experience level, and geographic location.

Working for 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 all applications including those from diverse Māori, Pacific disabled and rainbow communities.

How to apply

Please click 'apply now' to move forward. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. If you have questions, please email Sharney Smith sharney.smith@tewhatuora.co.nz

We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website.