General Paediatrician

Consultant General Paediatrician

Part Time (0.4 FTE), Fixed Term- ending 31 January 2027

Rotorua Hospital

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

This position offers an exciting opportunity to work within a vibrant and supportive environment, providing exceptional paediatric care to the diverse community in the Lakes region, covering both Rotorua and Taupō.

This role is primarily ambulatory based with no inpatient or after hours all service.

The role involves assessing and managing a broad spectrum of paediatric conditions. You will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, contributing to both clinical practice and service development.

About the Team/Service/ Location

The paediatric team consists of specialist general paediatricians with a full range of subspecialty interests, a senior registrar/fellow, junior registrars and a dedicated paediatric SHO support. Our team has well established referral links with tertiary centres for support.

The department is accredited by RACP for basic general paediatric training and the rural component of advances paediatric training.

Rotorua Hospital is a teaching site for 5th and 6th year medical students from the University of Auckland Medical School.

Located in the heart of New Zealand’s North Island, Rotorua and Taupō offer an exceptional lifestyle that is difficult to match anywhere else in the country, offering a unique and highly sought-after lifestyle destination. Nestled within a landscape of pristine lakes, ancient forests, geothermal wonders, and volcanic plateaus, the region provides the perfect balance between career fulfilment and quality of life. Residents enjoy shorter commute times, affordable access to outdoor adventures, strong community connections, excellent schools and a rich cultural heritage deeply rooted in Māori history and tradition.

Here, you can build a rewarding career whilst enjoying easy access to world-class mountain biking, water sports, fishing, hiking, skiing, wellness experiences, and vibrant cultural attractions. With welcoming communities, excellent amenities, less time spent commuting, and more time doing what matters most, the Lakes District offers an outstanding place to live, work and thrive.

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides healthcare from its two modern and progressive general hospitals in Rotorua and Taupō, New Zealand. The Lakes district is becoming the lifestyle destination of choice and is well known for its many outdoor recreational activities, family friendly beaches, and a growing multi-cultural community. Working at Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides a great opportunity to balance an amazing lifestyle with a rewarding professional experience.

As well as a supportive, inclusive and diverse work environment, Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Lakes offer competitive salary, free staff parking, free flu vaccination, discounts (with local businesses), and access to Employee Assistance Program.

For more information on living and working in Rotorua and Taupō click here

About you

You will have:

• Specialist qualifications in Paediatric Medicine (e.g. FRACP or equivalent).
• Demonstrated experience and interest in behavioural or developmental paediatrics.
• Maintains a high standard of clinical practice with a commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and cultural competency.
• Must be eligible for, or hold registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) in a relevant scope of practice.

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Working at 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 applications from our diverse 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 before end of posting date. If you have any questions about the role, please contact šárka Davídková, Head of Department of Paediatrics and or Casey Kiernan, Service Manager for Woman, Child and Family.

The selection process starts from the date of advertising. Due to the fast-paced nature of our roles, the vacancy close date may be subject to change.

Job Details

Closing Date: 28/Oct/26, 3:59:00 AM