Consultant Neurologist

Nelson Marlborough Health; Nelson; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 160,000; Part time

Job summary

Nelson Marlborough Health seeks a Consultant Neurologist for a 12-month fixed-term, part-time role (0.7FTE) in Nelson. The position covers Nelson and Blenheim with outpatient clinics and occasional inpatient consults.

Join a collaborative multidisciplinary team at Nelson Hospital and Wairau Hospital to deliver high-quality regional neurology services. Applicants should hold FRACP (or equivalent), be eligible for Annual Practising Certificate with vocational scope in Internal Medicine, and bring

Qualifications

• FRACP fellowship or equivalent is required.
• Eligible for Annual Practising Certificate in NZ with vocational scope in Internal Medicine.
• Broad neurology skills and provincial hospital experience advisable.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist neurological assessment and outpatient clinics.
• Contribute to inpatient consultative care when required.
• Collaborate with General Medicine and other disciplines for patient care.

Skills

FRACP fellowship

Team player

Excellent communication

Neurology expertise

Neurophysiology skills

Education

Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) or equivalent

Tools

EMG

Nerve conduction studies

Job description

Embracinga rewarding career as a Consultant Neurologist with Nelson Marlborough — deliverexceptional care, live an exceptional life.

• Fixed term part time 0.7FTE (56 hours a fortnight)
• Bepart of something special - supportive colleagues in one of Aotearoa NewZealand’s most sought-after regions.
• Join our collaborative teamin Nelson Hospital where your expertise makes a difference

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded inthe principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a healthsystem that servesall New Zealanders.

About the Role

Nelson Hospital is seeking for a 12-month fixed-term Neurologist position to provide services across Nelson and Blenheim from October 2026.

As a Consultant Neurologist, you willprovide specialist neurological assessment and management within a regionalsecondary care service. The role is primarily outpatient-focused, withneurologists conducting regular outpatient clinics and contributing toinpatient consultative care when required.

Inpatient neurology patients are admittedunder General Medicine and remain under General Medicine for the duration oftheir admission. Neurologists provide specialist advice, with managementimplemented by the admitting general physicians. As such, Neurologist may be required to review inpatients and offer consultative recommendations ratherthan assume primary responsibility for care.

The position offers a varied andrewarding caseload across a broad range of neurological conditions, withopportunities to contribute to service development, multidisciplinarycollaboration, and clinical education.

About theTeam/Service/ Location

The Nelson Marlborough Neurology Service is a secondarycare service providing specialist neurological assessment and managementpredominantly in the outpatient setting.

The service operates across two hospital sites:

• NelsonHospital, serving a population of approximately 100,000
• WairauHospital, serving a population of approximately 50,000

Patients requiring tertiary-level neurological care aretransferred to tertiary centres as appropriate. Our General Medicine colleaguesare highly experienced and manage a wide range of complex neurologicalpresentations locally, enabling neurologists to focus on specialist assessment,diagnostic expertise, and treatment planning.

You will join a collaborative and supportivemultidisciplinary environment working closely with:

• SpecialistNurses
• AlliedHealth professionals
• Diagnosticservices including radiology and neurophysiology

The Neurology Service works closely with General Medicineteams across both hospital sites to ensure integrated and high-quality care forpatients with neurological conditions across the region.

• HoldFellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) orequivalent
• Be eligible for an AnnualPractising Certificate and vocational scope of Internal Medicine with theMedical Council of New Zealand.
• Have broad Neurology skillsand knowledge of the unique demands in a provincial hospital.
• Be a highly skilleddiagnostician who is a great team player with excellent communicationskills.
• Haveneurophysiology skills or experience (such as EMG or nerve conductionstudies), which would be appreciated and considered an advantage.
  

Collegiality and collaboration across all disciplines are keys to provide successful services to our patients and community.Should this be the type of environment in which you will thrive, we would like to hear from you!

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Orais dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. Weembrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are betterpositioned to understand and service our community. We welcomeapplications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbowcommunities.

If you have any questions aboutthe role, please contact

-Rosey Wilson – Service Manager MedicalServices, [e-mail] , or

We will review applications as received and may proceedwith the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.