Arrive just in time to enjoy the NZ summer in early 2019. This is the ideal location to enjoy the beach lifestyle in beautiful subtropical Northland region.
We are seeking a Consultant Paediatrician to be based in Whangarei in a permanent less than full time role, working 4 days per week (rostered days off) in the Community Paediatric service.
Join a team of 10 Paediatricians (8 fte), 2 fellow positions, 2 registrars, and 8 senior house officers. Work will encompass general paediatrics, acute paediatrics and outpatients, plus on call.
- Relaxed lifestyle in a subtropical climate just 2 hours from Auckland
- FRACP (Paeds) or equivalent specialist qualification
- 1:9 acute on call commitment
- Ideally skilled in general paediatrics and community child health
- Must also have acute paediatric and neonatal skills
- Affordable housing and excellent schools
- Sailing, world class scuba diving (PADI), paddleboarding, mountain biking, surfing
- Beautiful natural surroundings – white sandy beaches, native forest & Gateway to the Bay of Islands
You will have broad specialist experience in paediatrics as noted above. In addition, you will have a sound understanding of contemporary models of care; proven leadership skills and experience working in a multidisciplinary team environment; an interest in medical education and teaching, including providing supervision and education to medical students, registrars and other clinical staff; and of course, a commitment in contributing to ongoing quality improvement programmes.
This is a well-established community child health service working innovatively to integrate child and youth health portfolios across the community. The position includes commitments to the Gateway service, Violence Intervention program and the Children's team.
What’s on offer?
- Total package circa NZ$180,000 - $300,000 pa PRO RATA, depending on level of experience
- Includes base salary range NZ$158,141 - $230,000 pa (£82,700 - £120,000) PRO RATA, depending on level of experience
- Annual $16,000 Continuing Medical Education allowance & 10 days CME leave to attend conferences
- Multidisciplinary team working
- Plus relocation assistance
The Region
Whangarei is called the “Meeting place of the Pacific” because of its many international yachting visitors and the Northland region boasts some of the most scenic and exciting coastal areas of NZ in a subtropical climate. Its rich in Maori and European history, some of the oldest traces of Maori settlement can be found here and newcomers will experience a real connection with the culture and way of life.
With its high sunshine hours and fantastic natural environment, including white sandy beaches and native forests, it has the reputation of being one of the country’s premier tourist and lifestyle destinations, and is a popular holiday choice for both Kiwis and international visitors. As a result, the region has developed into a real melting pot of cultures, which provides valuable exposure and experiences both professionally and socially.
Popular water recreation areas include the Bay of Islands and Poor Knights Islands Reserves for world class scuba diving (PADI), sailing and fishing. You can also enjoy al fresco dining, extreme sand boarding, paddle boarding, mountain biking, golfing, hiking and mountain biking and so much more.
Whangarei has easy access transport links to Auckland, New Zealand’s largest city, which is only a two hour drive away. There is also a busy domestic airport, with numerous daily flights to Auckland (35 minutes) that connect to Auckland International Airport.
Find out more about Whangarei and the Northland region
Requirement for this role
Ideally you will hold FRACP (Paeds) and full Vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ).
Alternatively, if not NZ trained or based, you will hold equivalent specialist qualifications from either the UK (via CCT), Ireland (via CCT), Australia or USA that will enable Provisional Vocational (long term) registration or Locum Tenens (short term up to 12 months) registration. These are the specialist pathways for medical registration in NZ for Paediatricians and we can assist with medical registration and work visa applications if you are successfully appointed.
A further registration pathway may be applicable if you are an overseas trained Paediatrician with at least 33 months (out of the last 48 months) specialist/ consultant level experience from a country considered to have a comparable health system by the MCNZ.
Please visit the MCNZ website for details on the medical registration requirements.
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