Intensive Care Physician

Marketplace; Whangarei; On-site; NZD 185,000 - 268,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand – Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau seeks a Specialist Intensivist to join Whangarei Hospital's Critical Care Department. The role welcomes dual-trained candidates in intensive care medicine with medicine, emergency medicine, or anaesthesia, and involves teaching trainees and participating in ICU rostering.

You will join a supportive team of eight Intensivists, nine registrars, and one SHO, with 24/7 cover and involvement in the flight retrieval service.

Qualifications

• Specialist (or locum) registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) in Intensive Care or associated vocational scope of practice.
• FCICM or equivalent preferred; open to advanced trainees nearing completion of training.
• If overseas registration is in progress, MCNZ registration assistance is available.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality ICU care and contribute to teaching resident medical staff.
• Participate in the ICU consultant on-call roster and clinical governance.
• Contribute to oversight of the Patient at Risk service and line management within the ICU.

Skills

ICM qualification

Dual-trained specialist

Teaching/training

Education

FCICM or equivalent

Job description

# Intensive Care Physician at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau, Northland## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role* **Whangarei Hospital, Northland*** **Full time and part time opportunities available**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**Join our Critical Care Department as a Specialist Intensivist and help deliver high-quality care to communities across Northland. We welcome applications from dual-trained specialists in intensive care medicine and medicine, emergency medicine, or anaesthesia, with the opportunity to develop a full-time position across both specialties. You will also contribute to the teaching and training of resident medical staff and participate in the ICU consultant on-call roster.Our modern nine-bed department manages more than 700 admissions each year, including a wide range of complex cases spanning paediatrics and major trauma, with over 25% of patients requiring mechanical ventilation. The unit provides medical oversight of the Patient at Risk service and is accredited by the College of Intensive Care Medicine for training in general intensive care medicine and paediatrics.You will join a supportive team of eight Intensivists, nine registrars, and one senior house officer providing 24/7 cover. The department also provides medical and nursing support to a busy flight retrieval service delivered in partnership with Northern Rescue Helicopter Limited, supporting approximately 480 helicopter transfers annually.Click here to view the position description.**About the Location**As well as a warm climate, the \"winterless north\" offers excellent schools; affordable housing and scenic coastal areas offering a range of recreational activities. We are just a two hours' drive or 25-minute flight from the international hub of Auckland. To learn more about our stunning location please click here For more information on living and working in Northland click here**About you**To be considered you must have or be eligible for specialist (or locum tenens) registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) in an Intensive Care Medicine or associated Vocational scope of practice.Ideally you will possess FCICM or an equivalent qualification; however, we are open to considering advanced trainees nearing completion of their training.If you are currently overseas / not yet registered, we can assist you with the application process to obtain MCNZ registration.**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.**How to Apply**To apply please click **apply now**. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal**.** If you have any questions about the role, please contact Sharney Smith at [e-mail] will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.## Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details| | || --- | --- || Employer: | Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau || Location: | Northland || Position type: | Permanent Part time || Category: | Health || Date listed: | 22-Oct-2026 || Salary range: | $185,380 - $267,980 || Closing date: | 25-Nov-2026 || Reference: | WHA00717 |