Respiratory Physician-Fixed term

Marketplace; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Visa support

Accredited employer

Job summary

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Toka Tumai Auckland is seeking an experienced Respiratory Physician for a fixed-term full-time position. You will provide inpatient and outpatient care, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and contribute to research and regional expertise in respiratory medicine.

The role focuses on pleural disease, bronchoscopy, and sleep medicine, with opportunities for professional development and a supportive workplace based in Auckland.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience and recognised training in Thoracic Medicine, including Bronchoscopy and Pleural competency.
• Registered or eligible for specialist registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand.
• Provide source verification of qualifications for registration.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical expertise across Respiratory Medicine and Sleep Medicine.
• Deliver excellent inpatient and outpatient care in a multidisciplinary team.
• Contribute to research and regional expertise in line with Health NZ goals.

Skills

Thoracic Medicine

Bronchoscopy

Pleural procedures

Sleep Medicine

Education

Specialist registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand

Job description

# Respiratory Physician-Fixed term at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Toka Tumai Auckland, Auckland## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role* **Join the largest tertiary care centre and clinical research facility in New Zealand.*** **Fixed-term full-time FTE role for Respiratory Physician*** **Professional practice & growth opportunity with a New Zealand lifestyle experience****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**We are seeking an experienced Respiratory Physicians to join our dynamic team of Respiratory Medicine*.* You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide excellent inpatient and outpatient care. This role reports to the Service Clinical Director, Respiratory Services and is part of the Cardiovascular Directorate at Te Toka Tumai. In this role you will be responsible to provide clinical expertise across the speciality of General Respiratory and basic Sleep Medicine, participating in the delivery of excellent patient care, research and regional expertise in line with the organisations vision and values.**This role is a locum position in Respiratory Medicine to support the service**. The primary areas of competency include Pleural Disease and associated procedures, and Bronchoscopy. Interest in Lung Cancer, Airways Disease, Sleep Disorders and Respiratory Physiology in addition to the above would also be of value, however all interested Respiratory Physicians should apply.For further details, **Please click here for the Job Description****.**For any clinical enquiries please email Dr Tanya McWilliams (***SCD Respiratory Medicine***) on [e-mail]**About the Team/Service/ Location**Centrally located in Auckland, the Respiratory department at Te Toka Tumai Auckland provides services for both national (including lung transplant and surgical management of pulmonary hypertension) and local (including management of cystic fibrosis, interstitial lung disease, complex pleural disease and sleep disorders) patients. Our department includes Respiratory and Sleep Laboratories and undertakes clinical and industry-sponsored research.Auckland is a fantastic place to live and raise a family. World-class cuisine, culture, and coastal scenery sit alongside excellent education and healthcare systems. The waterfront, dining and shopping precincts are on your doorstep, while the wild west coast surf beaches and the Hauraki Gulf, including Waiheke Island and its vineyard restaurants, are within easy reach. A packed calendar of festivals, major sporting events, and a vibrant Māori and Pacific cultural scene means there is always something on.For more information on living and working in Auckland click here**About you:**You will need:* To have extensive experience and recognised training in Thoracic Medicine, including Bronchoscopy and Pleural competency* To be registered or be eligible for specialist registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand.* Provide source verification of your qualifications for your registration application. For more information about the registration process and source verification of qualifications, please visit www.mcnz.org.nz***What can we offer you?**** Excellent professional development opportunities and on-going education.* You will be offered a **competitive fixed salary**; The remuneration for this position is covered by a collective agreement: Employment agreements Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora* Accredited Employer status which supports the work visa applications where required.**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 Aqeela Razvi, Recruitment Consultant at [e-mail]## Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details| | || --- | --- || Employer: | Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Toka Tumai Auckland || Location: | Auckland || Position type: | Contract/Temp Full time || Category: | Health || Date listed: | 09-Nov-2026 || Salary range: | N/A || Closing date: | 05-Dec-2026 || Reference: | ADHB24665 || Attachment: | No File Attached || File links: | || Website: | https://www.adhb.health.nz/ |Note: You may be redirected to the employer's careers website.