Geriatrician

New Zealand Government Joba; Taranaki; On-site; NZD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is seeking a Geriatrician for Taranaki Base Hospital in New Plymouth. The role supports older people with complex health and rehabilitation needs across inpatient, outpatient, intermediate care, and community settings.

The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team, mentor junior medical staff, and participate in consultant services. Permanent and fixed-term options are available, with negotiable FTE and commencing as soon as possible.

Qualifications

• Experience in geriatric care and rehabilitation.
• Ability to work across inpatient, outpatient, intermediate care, and community settings.
• Mentor junior medical staff and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultant services to patients requiring specialist care
• Interact daily with other departments
• Mentor junior medical staff attached to the service
• Have ability to work in the specialist inpatient, outpatient, intermediate care, and community settings
• Cover for colleagues in their absence

Skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Mentoring

Clinical consultation

Geriatrics

Job description

Geriatrician, Taranaki Base Hospital Permanent and fixed-term options available commencing as soon as possible Negotiable FTE Join our dynamic, progressive and multidisciplinary team Health 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

Vacancy exists for a motivated and experienced Geriatrician to work with dedicated teams of medical, nursing and allied health staff primarily caring for older people with complex health and rehabilitation needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultant services to patients requiring specialist care
• Interact daily with other departments
• Mentor junior medical staff attached to the service
• Have ability to work in the specialist inpatient, outpatient, intermediate care, and community settings
• Cover for colleagues in their absence

Key attributes

• Works well in multidisciplinary teams to provide patient centred care
• Strives to improve the way services are developed and delivered
• Has excellent communication skills and the ability to interact with a wide variety of people from various backgrounds
• Engages with other providers, consumers, and health organisations to improve the quality and responsiveness of services
• Focuses on achieving results and developing and maintaining good working relationships in the workplace

There are no afterhours duties attached to this role.

About the Team, Service & Location

The OPHRS service is co-managed with Mental Health Services Older People. The MHSOP service provides advice, assessment, treatment, care and support via a range of professions and assists people in Taranaki who are over the age of 65 and experience significant mental health problems. Taranaki Base Hospital, located in New Plymouth, is the largest healthcare facility in the Taranaki region and serves as the hub for a wide range of medical and surgical services. Managed by Health New Zealand | Taranaki, the hospital provides emergency, maternity, mental health, oncology, and specialist outpatient care. It is also a teaching hospital, supporting the development of future healthcare professionals through student placements and clinical training. Complementing Base Hospital, Hāwera Hospital provides inpatient care, maternity services, a 24-hour emergency department, and a range of outpatient, community, and specialist services for South Taranaki. Together, these facilities deliver high-quality, patient-centred care and play a vital role in meeting the growing healthcare needs of the Taranaki region.

Why Taranaki?

Taranaki boasts some of New Zealands most iconic natural landscapes like Mt Taranaki and many adventure activities. The rugged and wild coastline is home to more than 12 world-class surf breaks. Taranaki is a place where you can ski and surf in the same day. For a more relaxing experience, there are many walks (bush, coastal or mountain) as well as art trails, festivals and award-winning museums and galleries and a thriving caf culture.

Click here to read more information about Taranaki.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health 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.

To hear more about our culture visit our careers page.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Claudia Matthews, Service Manager Medical and Acute Services, 06 753 6139 or by email [e-mail]