· Two fixed-term, full-time roles
· Great relocation package provided
· Expected commencement June/July 2026
We are Te Whatu Ora-Auckland. We are part of Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand, the overarching organisation for New Zealand’s national health service. We provide health and disability services to more than half a million people living in central Auckland, regional services for Northland and greater Auckland, and specialist national services for the whole of New Zealand. Our main sites are Auckland City Hospital, Greenlane Clinical Centre and Starship Children’s Hospital, located in central Auckland.
About the Role
We have an outstanding opportunity for two Paediatric ORL Fellow roles open for 2026 training positions. This role aims to provide equitable and accessible care for all children and adolescents with ENT complaints across Auckland and New Zealand, utilising best evidence-based treatments. These roles will not only assist in career progression but also enable you to participate in specialist research, partnering with New Zealand’s top University and providing substantive professional development support. The department is actively involved in clinical research and audit, including national and international collaborative projects and there are exciting opportunities in this area.
The primary purpose of the role is to provide clinical duties within the Paediatric ORL service at Starship Children’s Health. To develop experience in diagnosis and management of children with acute and chronic ENT conditions, either as the primary problem or as a consequence of disorders in other body systems. Duties at an intermediate level of responsibility, as a sub-SMO grade (Consultant), but with responsibility for oversight of medical staff at Registrar grade and below.
About the Team/Service/Location
The Otolaryngology Department at Starship Children’s Health provides a national service, covering New Zealand and the South Pacific. It is the only paediatric ORL service in NZ offering comprehensive tertiary medical and surgical management of the paediatric airway and head and neck disorders. There is also a large workload of chronic ear disease with children receiving specialist treatment for ear and hearing disorders.
For further details, please refer to the Position Description here.
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About you
To be successful in this role, you will require
• Postgraduate training in ORL and or equivalent experience and Basic medical degree qualifications recognised by the NZ Medical Council.
• At least four years of ORL surgical experience and /or equivalent experience in
another tertiary centre
· Proven experience in paediatric airway management is essential for this role. The management of paediatric head and neck pathologies will be useful.
· Prior endoscopy experience is desirable
Apart from the above, you must be registered with the Medical Council of New Zealand or eligible for such registration (General Registration). Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand. Preference will be given to New Zealand Citizens and New Zealand residents as per New Zealand employment requirements, though overseas candidates are welcome to apply.
For more information about the role, please contact Dr Michel Neeff, Service Clinical Director - ENT via MichelN@adhb.govt.nz
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. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and serve our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
The Starship Children’s Health Rautaki strategy strives to deliver the obligation to protect the whakapapa of children and their families, supporting in a mokopuna-centric, whānau-focused and whānau-led approach. Service delivery is guided by the Enabling Good Lives (EGL) principles.
He aha ngā painga o tēnei mahi mōu | Why you will enjoy working here
We recognise there is more to life than mahi | work, and we encourage and provide access to all our staff with several services and benefits to support themselves whilst they are employed within Te Toka Tumai | Auckland. For more information on what we offer, please click here.
To apply, please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 8 May 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Honey Pillai, Recruitment Consultant-Starship via Honey.Pillai@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.
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| Reference | ADHB21165 |
|---|---|
| Posted on | 24/04/2025 |
| Closes on | 08/05/2025 |
| Location | Auckland City Hospital |
| Expertise | Paediatrics |
| This position is a Core Children's worker under the Children's Act & requires full safety checks completed before any new employee starts | |
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Te Toka Tumai | Auckland is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer that values and embraces the diverse population we serve. We welcome and support people of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disability and religion.
