Consultant Emergency Medicine Short-Term Contract

JobSpace; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Waikato seeks an experienced Emergency Medicine Specialist to join Waikato Hospital on a fixed-term, full-time basis until November 2026. You will lead patient care in a high-volume ED and supervise junior staff within a multidisciplinary team.

The role offers opportunities in education, quality improvement, service development and professional leadership within a major tertiary hospital campus.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Emergency Medicine across all aspects of the specialty.
• Commitment to teaching, mentoring and ongoing professional development.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert Emergency Medicine care as a senior clinician.
• Lead, supervise and develop junior workforce and trainees.
• Engage in education, quality improvement and service development.

Skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Teaching & mentoring

Strong communication

Collaborative practice

Education

FACEM qualification or international equivalent

Job description

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Fixed-Term, Full-Time | Immediate Start November 2026

Specialists with current APC in the Emergency Medicine Scope of Practice

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Emergency Medicine Specialist to join our team at Waikato Hospital on a fixed-term, full-time basis from now until November 2026.

This is an opportunity to practise Emergency Medicine in one of New Zealand’s busiest and most diverse Emergency Departments, caring for approximately 90,000 presentations each year. Waikato Hospital provides emergency care for the Hamilton and wider Waikato population, while also serving as a tertiary referral centre for the Te Manawa Taki region.

As a senior clinician, you will provide expert Emergency Medicine care while contributing to the leadership, supervision and development of our junior workforce. You will be supported by a collaborative team of Emergency Physicians and multidisciplinary colleagues, with opportunities to become involved in education, quality improvement, service development, and professional leadership activities.

Our service is based within a major tertiary hospital offering the full range of medical and surgical specialties, including Cardiothoracic Surgery, Neurosurgery, Plastics and Psychiatry, across a campus of more than 600 beds.

About the Team

Join a welcoming and high-performing team of approximately 30 Emergency Physicians who are passionate about delivering exceptional patient care and supporting one another.

The department has a strong culture of teaching and lifelong learning, with oversight of around 35 junior medical staff. There are excellent opportunities to contribute to both bedside and formal education programmes while maintaining a broad clinical Emergency Medicine practice.

Our clinicians are actively involved in leadership and professional organisations at both national and international levels, reflecting the depth of expertise and opportunities available within the department.

About Waikato

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Waikato is the largest employer in the region and our tertiary referral hospital serves a regional population over a million across a diverse geographical area.

Hamilton offers an excellent lifestyle with a lower cost of living than many larger cities, outstanding schools, and easy access to some of New Zealand’s most popular outdoor destinations. Whether you enjoy vibrant city living, rural surroundings, or weekends at Raglan’s renowned surf beaches, Waikato provides the flexibility to create the lifestyle that suits you.

About You

You will be a skilled and collegial Emergency Physician who enjoys working in a multidisciplinary environment and is committed to delivering high-quality patient care.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• FACEM qualification or an equivalent international specialist qualification
• Broad experience across all aspects of Emergency Medicine
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A commitment to teaching, mentoring and continuous professional development
• The ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Vocational registration in Emergency Medicine and an Annual Practising Certificate with the Medical Council of New Zealand

Most importantly, you will contribute positively to our culture of collaboration, openness, humour and mutual respect.

Working for Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa New Zealand. We are committed to improving health outcomes through equity, diversity and inclusion, and creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.

Come and make a difference while enjoying all that Waikato has to offer.