Nephrologist and General Medicine Physician

Health New Zealand | Bay of Plenty; Tauranga; On-site; NZD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-respected healthcare provider is seeking a Renal and General Physician for Tauranga Hospital to support renal disease patients. This full-time role offers the opportunity to contribute significantly to patient care across a dynamic healthcare environment while working alongside a team of experienced specialists.

Qualifications

• High calibre clinician with extensive knowledge in nephrology.
• Ability to lead and mentor multidisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to patient safety and fostering a learning culture.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient care across General Medicine and subspecialty nephrology.
• Support the delivery of renal services across the Bay of Plenty.
• Collaborate with wider renal services in the Midland region.

Skills

Clinical governance

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Māori Health understanding

Education

Medical Degree

Postgraduate qualifications in nephrology

Job description

• Tauranga Hospital, Permanent Full-time
  
  

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

Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is looking for another Renal and General Physician to support people living with renal disease across the Bay of Plenty. Currently there are five Physicians working across Renal and Acute General Medicine and we are now recruiting another SMO to join the service. This role will share cover of an inpatient General Medicine workload and have dedicated non-acute time for subspeciality nephrology service delivery. The roles cover both Tauranga and Whakatane as well as linking with wider renal services across Te Manawa Taki (Midland) region.

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About You

We are looking for a high calibre clinician with excellent clinical and interpersonal skills and an interest in developing renal services across the district. An understanding and experience in Māori Health and the growing ethnic diversity in the region would be beneficial. Key requirements include the ability to work with, and when necessary, lead, multidisciplinary teams. They must be committed to patient safety and good clinical governance. In addition, we seek an individual who has the skills to foster a learning culture across undergraduate and postgraduate staff, with the support of the BOP clinical school and the University of Auckland. The school also provides clinical research opportunities.

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 by 31st July 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Business Lead, Sharon Turner [e-mail] or Medical Leader, Michelle Downie [e-mail]

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