Paediatrician | Neurodevelopment

Senior Medical Officer – Paediatric Medicine (Neurodevelopment & Gateway)
Christchurch Hospital Campus | Permanent, Part Time (0.6 FTE)

Shape young lives. Deliver meaningful impact. Work in a truly multidisciplinary environment.

This is a unique and highly rewarding opportunity for a Paediatrician with a passion for neurodevelopment and child protection to join a dedicated and collaborative team in Ōtautahi Christchurch. You will play a pivotal role in supporting some of our most vulnerable tamariki and rangatahi, while enjoying a balanced lifestyle in one of New Zealand’s most liveable cities.

Why this role stands out:

• Work at the intersection of paediatrics, neurodevelopment, and child protection
• Be part of a strong, values-driven multidisciplinary team
• Engage in meaningful, holistic care that truly changes lives
• Opportunities for teaching, service development, and clinical leadership
• Enjoy the lifestyle and natural beauty of the Canterbury region

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 SMO in Paediatric Medicine, you will provide specialist assessment and care for children and young people with neurodevelopmental conditions, feeding disorders, and care and protection concerns.

A key component of this role includes working as a Gateway health assessor, delivering comprehensive, holistic assessments and contributing to multi-agency planning to support children at risk. You will also run outpatient clinics focused on developmental and feeding concerns, working closely with a multidisciplinary team including allied health, nursing, mental health, and child protection services.

Your role will include clinical care, teaching and supervision, participation in service development, and contributing to quality improvement initiatives. You will also take part in the general paediatric on-call roster during winter weekends.

About the Team / Service / Location

The Paediatric Medicine team in Waitaha Canterbury is a collaborative and supportive group committed to delivering high-quality, equitable care to children and their whānau across the Canterbury and West Coast regions.

You will be working within a well-established Child Health Service, alongside experienced clinicians across paediatrics, mental health, and allied health, all focused on achieving the best outcomes for tamariki.

Christchurch offers a fantastic lifestyle with easy access to beaches, mountains, and outdoor adventures, alongside a vibrant and growing city.

About You

As a Senior Medical Officer in Paediatric Medicine, 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
• Significant experience in neurodevelopmental paediatrics
• Experience working with children with care and protection concerns
• A strong commitment to multidisciplinary collaboration, teaching, and service improvement

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.

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

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.

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