Emergency Medicine Fellow | Jan 2026

Emergency Medicine Fellowship | Christchurch Hospital
Location: Christchurch Hospital | Employment type: Fixed Term, 0.67 FTE (with the possibility of increasing to 1.0FTE). 2 Years starting January 2026 (with the possibility of starting 2-3 months earlier)

Are you an Emergency Medicine specialist looking to take your skills to the next level while enjoying a vibrant city and an adventure-filled lifestyle?
This two-year Fellowship offers a unique opportunity to join one of Australasia’s busiest Emergency Departments and develop specialist expertise through a wide range of supported subspecialty fellowships – all within a world-class teaching and training environment.

What we offer:

• A dedicated ED Fellowship Coordinator and specialty supervisor
• No night shifts and an attractive, flexible roster
• Funded CME entitlements and opportunities to study or attend conferences
• Dedicated non-clinical time for education, leadership, and project work
• The chance to live in Christchurch – a modern, revitalised city close to mountains, beaches and outdoor adventures

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora

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 an Emergency Medicine Doctor in our Fellowship programme, you will work within a dynamic, high-volume Emergency Department at Christchurch Hospital, seeing over 135,000 patients per year. Approximately 25% of these patients are admitted, offering rich clinical exposure. Your time will be split between hands-on clinical work and dedicated non-clinical Fellowship activities tailored to your area of interest.

Subspecialty Fellowship areas include:

• Hyperbaric and Dive Medicine
• Ultrasound
• Medical Education and Simulation
• Administration and Health Pathway development
• Research
• Toxicology
• Health Informatics
• Geriatrics in ED
• Palliative Care

This is not a clinical fellowship in the UK sense. It is designed for doctors who are nearing the completion of Emergency Medicine training or are within five years post-Fellowship.

About the Team / Service / Location

Our Emergency Department team in Waipapa, Christchurch, is renowned for clinical excellence and as a finishing school for Advanced Trainees, Fellows, and new Consultants. Our supportive team culture, emphasis on teaching, and vast array of Fellowship opportunities make us the only ED in Aotearoa New Zealand to offer this scale of training.

You will also spend time working in our rural ED in Ashburton (2 shifts every 7 weeks), giving you exposure to a different pace and scope of emergency medicine practice.

For more information on living and working in Christchurch, click here.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Be an advanced trainee nearing completion of Fellowship with the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (i.e. post-written exam)
• Or be within five years post-Fellowship in Emergency Medicine
• Or hold an equivalent overseas Emergency Medicine qualification eligible for vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand
• Have strong clinical and leadership skills, with a desire to contribute to service improvement and education
• Be passionate about emergency medicine and committed to advancing your expertise in a supportive and stimulating environment

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 serve our communities. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply, please click “apply now.” Applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact:

Amy Walker – Recruitment Specialist
Email: Amy.Walker@tewhatuora.govt.nz

For more information on individual fellowship descriptions or employment conditions, please contact:

Dr Mark Gilbert – Emergency Physician (Senior workforce portfolio-holder)
Email: Mark.Gilbert@cdhb.health.nz