Consultant Nephrologist

Marketplace; Dunedin; Hybrid; NZD 198,000 - 283,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-call allowances

Continuing medical education monies

Six weeks annual leave

Job summary

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern in Dunedin Hospital seeks a Consultant Nephrologist for a fixed-term, part-time capacity (0.5 FTE) from October 2026 to June 2027. The role includes inpatient/outpatient nephrology, dialysis unit oversight, and potential transplant assessments, with occasional travel to Southland.

You will join a team prioritising equity, safety, and an inclusive workplace and engage in teaching, research and CPD activities.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Consultant Nephrologist or equivalent
• Vocational registration or eligibility for Nephrology registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand
• Experience in inpatient and outpatient nephrology services preferred

Responsibilities

• Deliver inpatient and outpatient nephrology services
• Lead ward rounds and manage patient care
• Perform relevant clinical procedures
• Oversee the renal dialysis unit and training
• Support home haemodialysis model
• Assess and prepare patients for renal transplantation
• Provide outreach clinics including Southland
• Participate in audit, quality improvement, teaching and CPD
• Contribute to on-call roster

Skills

FRACP

Vocational registration eligibility

Education

FRACP or equivalent

Job description

# Consultant Nephrologist at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern, Otago## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role**Consultant Nephrologist – Fixed-term Cover*** **Dunedin Hospital*** **Fixed-term/locum, part-time (0.5 FTE)*** **October 2026–June 2027*** **Salary: ASMS MECA 2026 (NZD $198,386–$282,645 pro rata), based on recognised experience****About the role**We are seeking a Consultant Nephrologist to join our team on a fixed-term basis, providing sick leave cover from October 2026 to June 2027.The role is based at Dunedin Hospital and will involve occasional travel to Southland. Our service provides care to a population of approximately 350,000 people across the lower South Island. Our staff enjoy close working relationships with the University of Otago's Dunedin School of Medicine and Otago Polytechnic's School of Nursing. You will join a close-knit team committed to creating a welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive workplace.Your responsibilities will include:* Delivering effective inpatient and outpatient nephrology services* Managing patients and leading ward rounds* Undertaking relevant clinical procedures* Providing oversight of our renal dialysis unit, which supports training and the care of acutely unwell patients* Supporting our home haemodialysis model* Assessing and preparing patients for renal transplantation* Providing outreach clinics, including services in Southland* Participating in clinical audit, quality improvement, teaching, research and continuing professional development* Participating in the on-call rosterWe value a sustainable work environment and work collaboratively with our team to support a healthy work-life balance.**Mōu ake | About you**To be successful in this role, you will have:* Previous experience as a Consultant Nephrologist, FRACP or an equivalent recognised specialist qualification* Vocational registration, or eligibility for vocational registration, in Nephrology with the Medical Council of New Zealand**About working at Health New Zealand**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 are building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care and excellence.Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to being a good employer and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.**Salary and benefits**This role belongs to the ASMS Collective Agreement. The current base rate falls between the Step 1 ($198, 386) and Step 15 ($282,645) per annum. Your take home salary also attracts an on call and availability allowances. You are also entitled to continued medical education monies, and an annual leave entitlement of six weeks per annum.**Pre-employment checks**To protect our people and patients, all appointments are subject to:* Occupational health assessment* Police vetting and Ministry of Justice safety checks* Serious misconduct checks for previous employees of Public Service departments and statutory Crown entities, where applicable**How to apply**To view the position description or submit an application, please click **“Apply now.”**All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by **11:59 pm on 11 November 2026**.If you have any questions about the role, please contact Agatha Chen, Recruitment Advisor – Senior Medical Officers, at [e-mail] will review applications as they are received and may begin the recruitment process before the closing date.## Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details| | || --- | --- || Employer: | Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern || Location: | Otago || Position type: | Fixed Term || Category: | Health || Date listed: | 05-Nov-2026 || Salary range: | N/A || Closing date: | 05-Dec-2026 || Reference: | 243186A || Attachment: | No File Attached || File links: | || Website: | |Note: You may be redirected to the employer's careers website.