Emergency Medicine Physician

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Lakes; Bay of Plenty; On-site; NZD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Tauranga Hospital Emergency Department is seeking a dedicated emergency medicine specialist for a permanent, full-time position starting January 2027. The role offers opportunities to lead a growing ED team, contribute to education and simulation programs, and work within a region known for diverse presentations and family-friendly living.

Applicants must hold MCNZ vocational registration and FACEM or be within six months of completion; a passion for Hauora a

Qualifications

• Full MCNZ vocational registration required.
• FACEM or equivalent, or within 6 months of completion at time of interview.
• Interest in geriatric acute care, Hauora Māori focused care or acute mental health presentations welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Lead the ED clinical team and contribute to education and simulation.
• Provide high-quality emergency medicine care for a diverse case mix and taonga health needs.

Skills

MCNZ vocational registration

FACEM or equivalent

Emergency medicine expertise

Education

MBChB degree

FACEM or equivalent

Job description

Permanent positionFull-time, 1.0 FTEHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

The Tauranga Hospital Emergency Department (ED) medical specialist team has grown rapidly over the past few years in response to the growth in population and service demand. We are committed to delivering excellent regional emergency medicine care for the people of the Bay of Plenty.

This is a permanent, full-time position, starting in January 2027. Please click here for a copy of the position description.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Our ED sees a diverse case mix with approximately 60,000 presentations per annum of which 20% is paediatric. The population of the Western Bay of Plenty is continuing to grow rapidly with high numbers of older adults retiring to the Bay alongside growth in industry and commerce attracting younger people and families to relocate to the region.

The department is accredited for 24 months ACEM advanced training and has a strong focus on education and development of the emergency medicine, nursing and allied health workforce. We also have an active simulation training programme and established on-site links to the Auckland University regional clinical campus.

For more information on living and working in the Bay of Plenty click here

About you

Applicants should possess full MCNZ vocational registration and FACEM or equivalent - or be within 6 months of completion at time of interview. In addition, we welcome applicants to develop or build on their areas of particular interest, such as:

• Subspeciality interests in areas of Emergency Medicine related to Hauora a Toi population needs, i.e., Geriatric acute care, Hauora Māori focused care, acute mental health presentations.
• Participation in the education and training of Emergency Department clinical team

Working at Health New ZealandHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand.

We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.