Endocrinologist - Southern District

Marketplace; Southland; On-site; NZD 198,000 - 283,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-call allowance

CME entitlements

Six weeks annual leave

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora seek an Endocrinologist to join the Southern district team. The role supports endocrinology and diabetes services across Southern, ideally based at Southland Hospital with travel to other sites as needed.

The position is part-time (0.65 FTE) and permanent, with ASMS MECA 2026 salary pro rata. Outpatient focus, teaching and service development are key elements of the role.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patient- and whānau-centred approach to care.
• Commitment to teaching, mentoring and knowledge sharing with junior colleagues.
• Interest in service development and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work collaboratively across sites and disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist outpatient endocrinology and diabetes services.
• Support registrar and nurse-led clinics.
• Provide clinical advice and consultative support to colleagues district-wide.
• Contribute to service development and quality improvement.
• Participate in weekday on-call roster (8:00–16:30).

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Patient-centred care

Education

FRACP in Endocrinology

Vocational registration in Endocrinology

Job description

**Endocrinologist – Southern District*** **Ideally Southland Hospital, other options can be considered*** **Permanent, part-time position (0.65 FTE)*** **Salary: ASMS MECA 2026 (NZD $198,386–$282,645 pro rata), based on recognised experience**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.**About the role**We are seeking a motivated and collaborative Endocrinologist to join our Southern district team. This is a district-wide position providing endocrinology and diabetes services across Southern. Ideally the role will be based at Southland Hospital, but we are open to considering other locations within the district with regular travel between sites required to support the wider service.Our service is predominantly outpatient-focused and includes specialist endocrine clinics, registrar clinics and oversight of nurse-led diabetes clinics. Although inpatient care is less frequent, you will provide consultative support for complex endocrinology and diabetes cases across the district.Your responsibilities will include:* Providing specialist outpatient endocrinology and diabetes services* Supporting registrar and nurse-led clinics* Providing clinical advice and consultative support to colleagues across the district* Contributing to service development, quality improvement and clinical education* Participating in the weekday on-call roster between 8.00 am and 4.30 pmThe Southern district is geographically the largest in New Zealand and serves communities across both urban and rural settings. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to an integrated district-wide service while working alongside a supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary team.**Mōu ake | About you**You will be a collaborative and solutions-focused clinician who is committed to making a positive difference for patients, their whānau and colleagues.You will also bring:* FRACP in Endocrinology, or an equivalent recognised specialist qualification* Vocational registration, or eligibility for vocational registration, in Endocrinology with the Medical Council of New Zealand* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills* A patient- and whānau-centred approach that respects individual cultures and beliefs* A commitment to teaching, mentoring and sharing knowledge with junior colleagues* An interest in service development, continuous improvement and collaborative practiceWe welcome applications from Endocrinologists at all stages of their careers, including newly qualified specialists. Our team values curiosity, compassion and clinical excellence and is committed to supporting ongoing learning and professional development.**Salary and benefits**This position is covered by the ASMS Collective Agreement. The full-time base salary ranges from Step 1 (NZD $198,386) to Step 15 (NZD $282,645) per annum, with remuneration offered pro rata according to the appointed FTE and based on recognised experience.Additional benefits include applicable on-call and availability allowances, continuing medical education entitlements and six weeks of annual leave per annum.**How to apply**To submit an application, please click **“Apply now.”**All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. 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.**To note*:***Applicants must write their own applications. If AI tools are used, the application may be rejected as this document is crucial for assessment. This does not prevent you from seeking support via AI with applications for the purposes of any disability and/or long-term health conditions.When using AI to help write your application, it is important to personalise it, especially **your**supporting statement. While AI can simplify the process, it will not fully understand the job's requirements and/or be able to showcase your skills, knowledge, and experience. **Write**your statement to **show why you are interested**in the role and how you **would be a valued member of the team**.We accept online applications only. Please apply through our careers website.**Pre-Employment checks**In the interests of protecting our people and our patients, all appointments will be subject to:* Occupational Health Assessment* Police Vetting / Ministry of Justice safety checks* Serious misconduct checks (previous Public Service departments and statutory Crown entities only)