Paediatric Gastroenterologist | Fixed Term
Join a collaborative Child Health team providing specialist paediatric gastroenterology care across Canterbury, the West Coast and the wider South Island. Six-month opportunity to provide inpatient, outpatient and outreach care while supporting multidisciplinary service delivery, teaching and clinical leadership.
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
We are seeking a Paediatric Gastroenterologist to join our Child Health Service at Christchurch Hospital on a six-month fixed-term basis, covering leave from 8 March 2027 to 7 September 2027.
As part of the Paediatric Gastroenterology team, you will provide specialist assessment and treatment for children and young people with gastroenterology disorders across inpatient and outpatient settings. You will lead inpatient rounds, supervise junior medical staff, provide outpatient and outreach services, interpret and manage investigations, perform gastrointestinal investigations, and work closely with the wider multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, family-centred care.
About the Team/Service/Location
The Paediatric Gastroenterology service sits within Child Health at Christchurch Hospital and provides specialist care for children and young people across Canterbury and the West Coast, with support to the wider South Island where appropriate. You will work alongside paediatric medical colleagues and a broad multidisciplinary team that may include dietetics, psychiatry, psychology, physiotherapy, nursing, allied health and other medical specialties.
The role also works closely with adult gastroenterology services, particularly around transition planning for adolescents with chronic gastroenterological conditions.
About you
- To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Registration, or eligibility for registration, as a specialist medical practitioner with the Medical Council of New Zealand.
- Appropriate specialist paediatric qualifications and experience in paediatric gastroenterology.
- Significant experience caring for children and young people with gastroenterology disorders.
- A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams and with patients and whānau.
- Demonstrated commitment to clinical teaching, ongoing professional development, quality and safety, and clinical research.
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 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. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Amy.Walker@tewhatuora.govt.nz
Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected
employees will be given preference and priority for this position.
Fixed Term/Contract/Full Time
Job no: PC4411937
Location: Christchurch
Closing Date: Friday, 28 August 2026