NICU Fellow | 12-month fixed term | Annual Recruitment 2026

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

• Fixed term (12 months), full-time Neonatal Fellow
• Can be extended to 24 months.
• Included in the Paediatric registrar allocation to NICU.
• Commencing in January 2026 
• Gain experience in level 3 and level 2 neonatal care, including surgical babies and retrieval work. Total 44 resourced cots, average 46-48 inpatients
• Work in a supportive team environment at Christchurch Women’s Hospital
• Delve into research on optimising nutrition, infection prevention, echocardiography and many more!
• Accredited for advanced neonatal training for 18 months under the governance of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP)

About the Team

When you work with Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Canterbury District, your part of something very special. We plan, fund, and deliver health services to the almost 600,000 people that live in the Canterbury region. We are committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its principles by ensuring our partnership with Māori are at the forefront of all our conversations.

Facilities within Canterbury District include:

• Christchurch Women’s Hospital
• Hillmorton Hospital and the Princes Margaret Hospital – Mental Health Services
• Burwood Hospital – Older Persons Health and Rehabilitation Services, including the Spinal injuries Unit.
• Ashburton Hospital - General Hospital, south of Christchurch

You will gain world class experience with varied case mixes and a high level of medical education, training, and supervision. With 600 Resident Doctors employed at Canterbury, you will join a team committed to serving their community. You can learn more here

• Live in a vibrant city, with a creative undercurrent. We have hills, beaches and ski fields a short drive from Christchurch City. To find out more, visit http://bit.ly/2n9sr32
• Be supported by our Resident Doctors’ Support Team (RDST)
• Access support at all hours, including after-hours support from the Clinical Team Coordinators and SMOs

About you

• You will be an Advanced Trainee in an accredited postgraduate training programme eg RACP.
• You must be eligible for general or provisional general registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand. You can check your eligibility by visiting the Council’s website at www.mcnz.org.nz

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 by 9^th June 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact rdst@cdhb.health.nz