Description
- Starship Children's Hospital, Auckland
- Permanent or locum role
- Join New Zealand's leading children's hospital
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is committed to honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi and building a health system that delivers equitable care for all New Zealanders.
About the role
We are seeking a dedicated Paediatric Pain Medicine Specialist to join our multidisciplinary team at Starship Children's Hospital, New Zealand's premier tertiary paediatric facility. This is a permanent position with flexible FTE options, and we welcome interest from both local and international candidates.
In this role, you will work within the Paediatric Complex Pain Service, collaborating with a highly skilled team including a Specialist Pain Medicine Physician, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, Psychologist, Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, and specialist nurses. You will contribute to both community-based outpatient care and complex inpatient pain management, supporting children and adolescents with chronic and complex pain conditions.
This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a high-needs population, contribute to service development, and be part of a passionate and supportive team.
About you
We are looking for a specialist who brings:
- proven expertise in managing chronic and complex pain in paediatric and adolescent populations
- experience working within an integrated, multidisciplinary pain service
- a collaborative and compassionate approach to care.
Qualifications and registration requirements include:
- vocational registration (or eligibility) with the Medical Council of New Zealand
- FFPMANZCA or equivalent (preferred)
- eligibility to work in New Zealand is essential. Preference will be given to New Zealand citizens and residents in line with employment regulations, though overseas applicants are encouraged to apply.
Alternatively, you may be a vocationally registered Paediatrician, Paediatric Surgeon, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, or Anaesthetist with additional training and/or experience in pain medicine.
Why join us?
At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, we are committed to delivering exceptional healthcare and fostering a diverse, inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from Mori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
Starship Child Health is a dedicated paediatric healthcare service and major teaching centre, providing family centred care to neonates, children, and young people throughout New Zealand and the South Pacific. Starship is a part of Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, and is the only comprehensive children's hospital in New Zealand serving a population of approximately one million children.
Joining our team comes with a range of benefits, including:
- relocation support available, with funding of up to USD ~$8,481 (NZD $15,000)
- CME allowance and study leave
- six weeks of pro-rata annual leave
- ongoing professional development
- a competitive salary package
- a supportive workplace culture.
Call New Zealand home
Once offered a position, our internal Health Immigration team can provide free support to you and your family with immigrating to New Zealand. Senior Medical Officers are on Tier 1 of New Zealand's Immigration Green List, which means you are eligible for the Straight to Residence Visa and can apply for New Zealand residency before you arrive.
One of the best things about living and working in New Zealand is the opportunity to experience nature, outdoor adventure and vibrant cities close to where you live and work. You're never far away from your next adventure in New Zealand with access to hiking, skiing, mountain biking, water sports, fine dining, and diving into traditional experiences to learn more about Mori culture across the country.
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 Shalini Wright, Operations Manager shaliniw@adhb.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.
We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website.
