Resident Doctor - Paediatrics - Palmerston North

Head Medical; Palmerston North; On-site; NZD 101,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development time

Mentoring and supervision

Job summary

Head Medical is seeking post foundation doctors keen to broaden their clinical experience within Paediatrics. You will be based in Palmerston North, a vibrant university city in the North Island with good facilities and lifestyle.

The role includes hands-on ward work, neonatal care, and outpatient clinics, with teaching support from Starship and visiting specialists. The position offers a 12-month contract and a salary range NZD 101,492 to 143,198 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Post foundation doctors seeking to broaden their clinical experience in Paediatrics.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience across ward work, neonatal care, and outpatient clinics.
• Support and supervision provided by senior staff and visiting specialists.

Job description

Head Medical is seeking post foundation doctors keen to broaden their clinical experience within Paediatrics. You will be based in Palmerston North; a vibrant and youthful city, set at the foot of the Tararua mountain range. It has all the facilities that you would expect of a city, yet is still compact, accessible, and easy to navigate.

• An ideal central location to explore the rest of the North Island, including beaches in Foxton and Himatangi; fabulous Hawke’s Bay and Wairarapa vineyards; premier ski resorts and gorgeous lakes in Taupo and Rotorua.
• Enjoy cycling and mountain biking, kayaking, hiking, golfing and more!
• Dedicated time for professional development, and the opportunity mentor and supervise
• Salary $101,492 -$143,198 NZD (depending on experience)
• 12-month contract

The Role

Palmerston North Hospital is a350-bed secondary teaching hospital providing one of the largest trauma centres in New Zealand serving an urban population of 80,000 and a total population catchment of approx. 168,000. There are excellent facilities on site including a lecture theatre and library. Personal development and teaching are actively encouraged.

This is an ideal role for those seeking to broaden their expertise within the specialty. The department features a 14-bed neonatal unit catering to babies from 28 weeks, as well as a busy Children's Ward that handles a wide variety of cases. You will gain hands‑on experience across ward work, neonatal care, and outpatient clinics, with tertiary support provided by Starship, including visiting SMOs and specialist clinics.

The Location

Located in the heart of New Zealand's North Island, Palmerston North is a vibrant university city with a population of around 80,000. It offers the convenience of city living without the long commutes, with excellent cafés, restaurants, shopping, and cultural activities alongside easy access to the outdoors.The Manawatū is particularly well suited to those who enjoy an active lifestyle, with hiking, cycling, kayaking, and skiing all within easy reach. Wellington is around two hours away, while the Hawke's Bay wine region and West Coast beaches are ideal for weekend trips.For those looking for a quieter lifestyle, the nearby town of Feilding offers a strong community feel and easy access to Palmerston North.

Find out more about the region here Palmerston North and the Manawatu region here

at Head Medical can do for you

Head Medical is a specialist international healthcare recruitment company and has been helping doctors relocate to Australia, New Zealand and beyond since 2008. From identifying the right opportunity through to regulatory applications and relocation, we provide free guidance and support throughout the process. We also have qualified and licensed Immigration Advisers within our team who can assist with migration planning and visa applications for Australia and New Zealand. The services of our licensed Immigration Advisers are provided as an additional service, with any applicable fees discussed in advance.