Physician - General Medicine

New Zealand Government; Auckland; On-site; NZD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora in Auckland is seeking experienced Physicians for the General Medicine service to provide inpatient care. The team comprises five consultant groups with subspecialty interests in infectious diseases, immunology, and obstetric medicine.

The role offers mentorship for those new to the New Zealand system and a robust teaching programme with opportunities for involvement in Auckland Medical School and research.

Qualifications

• Must be registered or eligible for vocational registration in General Medicine with the Medical Council of New Zealand.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient General Medicine care for central Auckland.
• Be part of five teams of consultants with diverse subspecialty interests.
• Participate in the department's teaching programme and mentorship for new to NZ system.

Skills

General Medicine

Infectious diseases

Immunology

Obstetric medicine

Job description

Rewarding opportunity for experienced Physicians to join the Department of General Medicine, providing health care to adults in an inpatient setting.

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation

We are part of Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora, the overarching organisation for New Zealands national health service. Health New Zealand leads the day‑time running of the health system, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels.

We provide health and disability services to more than half a million people living in central Auckland, regional services for Northland and greater Auckland, and specialist national services for the whole of New Zealand. Our main sites are Auckland City Hospital, Greenlane Clinical Centre and Starship Childrens Hospital, located in central Auckland.

We are committed to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi and providing culturally safe care. We value role modelling manaakitanga as demonstrated by Ngāti Whātua in the gifting of their whenua on which our hospitals stand. We aspire to having a workforce reflective of the communities we serve and achieving equitable outcomes for all.

General Medicine is an acute service based at Auckland City Hospital and is part of the Adult Medical Directorate at Te Toka Tumai. We are a leading teaching hospital and closely associated with Auckland University. General Medicine is the core of the medical inpatient service and is well supported by a range of tertiary services that you would expect in New Zealands largest hospital.

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

The General Medicine service is looking for enthusiastic and motivated Physicians who share our vision for better care for our patients. The service comprises five teams of six‑seven consultants. We are an inclusive, friendly team with excellent relationships amongst colleagues with varied subspecialty interests including infectious diseases, immunology and obstetric medicine. We are well supported by junior staff and we take regular annual and CME leave. The service provides inpatient, General Medical care for the population of central Auckland.

Should you be successful in your application we will welcome you, and together we will strive for high performance and the safest care. We look forward to you being part of our team celebrations and social gatherings. We provide mentorship for those new to the New Zealand system as well as those starting out as a new SMO. Our department has a comprehensive teaching programme, together with opportunities for involvement in Auckland Medical School, research and service improvement initiatives.

Nga Pūkenga Motuhake | Important Skills

Please note you will be required to provide source verification of your qualifications for your registration application. You should be either registered or be eligible for vocational registration within the scope of General Medicine with the Medical Council of New Zeland. Previous experience as a Consultant Physician is desirable.

For more information about this role, please contact Anne Whiteside, Service Clinical Director, General Medicine at [e-mail].

Applications close: 8 October 2026.