Clinical Fellow, General Otorhinolaryngology(Orl)

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Counties Manukau; Auckland; On-site; NZD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Counties Manukau invites applications for a 12-month Otorhinolaryngology Fellow position. Based at Counties Manukau, the fellowship focuses on advanced general ORL-HNS skills with exposure to diverse subspecialties.

Starting July 2027, this fixed-term, full-time role offers specialist clinical and surgical experience, supervision opportunities for residents, and a collaborative multidisciplinary team environment in South Auckland.

Qualifications

• Has completed recognised Otorhinolaryngology-HNS training and is registered, or eligible for registration, with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ).

Responsibilities

• Supervise residents and students and contribute to service development.
• Exposure to head and neck, paediatrics, rhinology, otology, laryngology and other subspecialties.
• Provide urgent and elective ORL-HNS care and participate in teaching and research activities.

Education

Recognised Otorhinolaryngology-HNS training

MCNZ registration eligibility

Job description

Otorhinolaryngology Fellow, Counties Manukau Fixed term, 12 months, full-time position (1.0 FTE) Remuneration: As per ASMS SECA Where passion meets purpose join a team that makes a difference, every day.

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is grounded in Te Tiriti o Waitangi and committed to delivering equitable, whānau-centred healthcare for all New Zealanders.

About the Role

This 12-month Fellowship in General Otorhinolaryngology / Head and Neck Surgery begins in July 2027 and is suited to otolaryngologists/head and neck surgeons who have completed training and want to further develop advanced general Otolaryngology-HNS skills.

Based at Counties Manukau, the role offers specialist clinical and surgical experience in one of New Zealands largest and most diverse districts, serving approximately 600,000 people.

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About the Team, Service and Location

Youll join a passionate multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality ORL-HNS care across Middlemore Hospital and Manukau Health Park.

The service provides:

• Urgent and elective otolaryngological care.
• Exposure to head and neck, paediatrics, rhinology, otology, laryngology, sialendoscopy, and other subspecialties.
• Opportunities to supervise residents and students and contribute to service development.
• A collaborative, supportive environment focused on quality care.

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About You

Were looking for someone who:

• Has completed recognised Otorhinolaryngology-HNS training and is registered, or eligible for registration, with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ).
• Is committed to health equity and working with high-needs populations.
• Is collegial, collaborative, culturally competent, and committed to learning.
• Enjoys mentoring, teaching, research, service improvement, and quality standards.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is committed to excellent healthcare and a diverse, inclusive workforce that reflects and serves our communities. We welcome applications that meet the minimum requirements set by the Medical Council of New Zealand, the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, and Counties Manukau.

For questions about the role, please contact Ankit Anand, Service Manager, at [e-mail] or email our Recruitment Consultant Barbara @[e-mail]

We will review applications as received and may progress recruitment before the advert closes.

At Counties Manukau Health people and their lives matter to us. We are a values based and inclusive organisation that is committed to delivering the best health outcomes for our community. To help us achieve this we need a workforce that reflects the population we serve. We strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds who share our values and have a passion to work in our community and would greatly value seeing applicants from our Maaori and Pacific communities. We are also committed to our Disability Strategy, which focuses on people with disabilities; they are our patients, whaanau, community and our staff - all carefully considered in our action plan. Together we will improve the accessibility needs for everyone who has a disability.

Our values are Valuing Everyone- Whakawhanaungatanga , Kind Manaakitanga, Together Kotahitanga, Excellent- Rangatiratanga. If these are your values too, then join us today.