2027 Training Year - Clinical Genetics Fellow

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora; Auckland; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The 2027 Training Year Clinical Genetics Fellow position at Auckland City Hospital offers a one-year fellowship starting February 2027, with potential extension to two years. It provides exposure to fetal medicine, paediatric, adult genetics, neurogenetics, and cancer genetics within New Zealand's national service.

You will work with senior clinicians and clinics across Auckland and regional centres, with eligibility for Medical Council of New Zealand registration.

Qualifications

• Eligible for registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand.

Education

Medical registration eligibility in New Zealand

Job description

2027 Training Year - Clinical Genetics Fellow

202 7 Training Year Clinical Genetics Fellow Position

Auckland City Hospital- Permanent Fulltime or 6 month allocation

Opportunity to work alongside our passionate and knowledgeable senior clinicians

Come to Auckland where we are training world class doctors

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, were building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role

Working as a Clinical Genetics Fellow

New Zealand has a National Clinical Genetics service. The Auckland hub is based at Te Toka Tumai Auckland Hospital. The service covers a population of around two million people in the top half of the North Island. Clinics are performed in Auckland at Starship Hospital, Greenlane Clinical Centre, and Manukau Super Clinic. Regional clinics are held in Whangarei, Rotorua, Hamilton, Tauranga, and Gisborne. The service consists of 5 clinical geneticists, 11 genetic counsellors and one fellow post. Exposure in all areas of clinical genetics is available: fetal medicine, paediatric genetics, adult general genetics, neurogenetics, cardiac genetics and cancer genetics.

The job is also open to metabolic trainees who wish to complete 6 months of genetic and 6 months of metabolic training.

The job is suitable for an advanced trainee of either paediatric or adult medicine. The job is for one year commencing February 2027 although a successful applicant may be able to extend this to two years. The Auckland service is accredited for 24 months core clinical genetics advanced training (RACP). Opportunities exist to complete all 3 years of training in New Zealand (in more than one centre).

About the Team/Service/ Location

Auckland consistently ranks as one of the most liveable cities in the world with its stunning natural landscapes, mix of cultures and world class entertainment. Working in the Auckland Region you will have the opportunity to work alongside our passionate and knowledgeable senior clinicians who will provide you with world class supervision and mentorship.

About you

Advanced Trainee in either Paediatric or Adult Medicine.

You will need to be eligible for registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand. Support and assistance with this process is provided.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is `the weaving of wellness. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honoring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organization , with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.