Respiratory Paediatrician

Permanent Part Time (0.8 FTE, 32 hours/week)

A meaningful and specialised role supporting the respiratory health of tamariki across Waitaha. Opportunities to contribute to service development, academic teaching, and clinical leadership in a supportive and collaborative environment

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
As a Paediatrician – Respiratory and Sleep Medicine, you will be part of a dynamic multi-disciplinary team delivering high-quality care to children with respiratory and sleep conditions. Your role will span inpatient, outpatient, and day services and include the diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management of tamariki across Canterbury.
You will also contribute to service development and quality improvement, and support transition services for adolescents. Bronchoscopy procedures and sleep medicine services may be part of your scope depending on credentials.

About the Team/Service/Location
Our Child Health team at Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury is a passionate and collaborative group committed to advancing paediatric care across the region. We work closely with subspecialties, allied health, and academic partners to ensure a comprehensive and whānau-centred service.

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About you

As a Paediatrician you will bring:
* Vocational registration (or eligibility) with the Medical Council of New Zealand
* Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) or equivalent
* Recognised training and experience in Paediatric Respiratory Medicine (Paediatric Sleep Medicine desirable)
* Proven ability to manage acute and chronic respiratory conditions in children
* A collaborative and respectful approach to multidisciplinary teamwork

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and serve our communities. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply
All applications must be submitted through our online careers. If you have any questions about the role, please contact: Amy Walker – Recruitment Specialist

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.