Consultant Emergency Medicine Physician

Hutt Valley DHB; Lower Hutt; On-site; NZD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in New Zealand is seeking a Senior Medical Officer for the Emergency Department. The role involves delivering high-quality, patient-centred care in a fast-paced environment, mentoring junior staff, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Candidates must be vocationally registered in Emergency Medicine and possess relevant qualifications. This position supports a pro-equity mission, ensuring quality care for diverse communities.

Qualifications

• Vocationally registered in Emergency Medicine with the Medical Council of New Zealand.
• Must have FACEM or equivalent qualification.
• Relevant experience and training in emergency medicine.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, patient-centred care in the Emergency Department.
• Lead during high-pressure situations and mentor junior staff.
• Participate in service improvement initiatives.

Skills

Collaboration with multidisciplinary team

High standards of medical care

Cultural safety

Education

Vocationally registered in Emergency Medicine

FACEM or equivalent qualification

Job description

Location: Hutt Hospital
Service: Emergency Department
Contract: Permanent, full time
Salary: As per ASMS SECA

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, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About The Role

As a Senior Medical Officer in the Emergency Department at Hutt Hospital, you will be part of a dynamic and skilled team dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care to individuals presenting with acute illnesses or injuries.

This role involves working in a fast-paced environment where timely, effective, and safe treatment is critical. You will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary colleagues, provide leadership during high-pressure situations, and contribute to the education and mentorship of junior staff. The position supports ongoing professional development, encourages involvement in service improvement initiatives, and promotes a healthy work-life balance through manageable workloads and a supportive team culture.

About the Team/Service/ Location

The Emergency Department at Hutt Hospital is part of the Hospital Operations Group within the Capital, Coast Hutt Valley district. We serve a diverse and vibrant community providing acute care to a wide range of patients, including a significant proportion of Māori, Pasifika, and elderly individuals with complex health and social needs. The ED team is multidisciplinary and inclusive, comprising but not limited to Senior Medical Officers, Resident Medical Officers, Nurse Practitioners, and Clinical Nurse Specialists who work collaboratively to deliver culturally safe, equitable, and high-quality care. This whānau-oriented environment fosters mutual respect, continuous learning, and professional development, making it an ideal setting for clinicians who value teamwork, innovation, and making a meaningful impact in their community.

Capital, Coast and Hutt Valley district is located centrally in Wellington and has over 6,000 full-time equivalent staff, making us one of the major employers in the Wellington region. We operate three hospitals - Wellington Regional Hospital in Newtown, Hutt Valley Hospital and Kenepuru Hospital in Porirua - as well as the Kāpiti Health Centre at Paraparaumu.

About You

• Vocationally registered in Emergency Medicine with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ)
• FACEM or equivalent qualification and be able to register with the MCNZ
• Work in collaboration with multidisciplinary team
• Able to provide consistently high standards of medical care
• Relevant experience and training

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 honouring 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 organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.

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