Rheumatologist

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Lakes; Bay of Plenty; On-site; NZD 180,000 - 250,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Free staff parking

Free flu vaccination

Discounts with local businesses

Access to Employee AssistanceProgramme

Job summary

Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora – Lakes is seeking a Rheumatologist to join a multidisciplinary team in Rotorua and Taupo Hospitals and help shape rheumatology services for a growing population.

This permanent part-time (0.8FTE) role offers inpatient and outpatient care, involvement in regional networks, and contributions to chronic pain and fracture liaison services, along with education and training of staff.

Qualifications

• Strong team player with a professional, energetic, and driven approach to work
• Curious mind, self-motivated, and an active participant in ongoing improvement
• Must be eligible for Specialist Vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand
• Interest in further developing local specialist services to meet the needs of a rapidly growing and culturally diverse population
• Active participation in the education and training of undergraduate and postgraduate medical, nursing, and allied health staff

Responsibilities

• Diagnosis and management of all rheumatology conditions
• Inpatient consults and outpatient rheumatology care
• Participation in regional rheumatology networks to enhance patient care
• Active involvement in delivering chronic pain and fracture liaison services in Rotorua and Taupo

Skills

Team player

Self-motivation

Education and training of staff

Job description

Rheumatologist – Permanent Part‑Time (0.8FTE) – Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora – Lakes

Join a multidisciplinary team in Rotorua and Taupo Hospitals. You will contribute to shaping and growing rheumatology services across a diverse and expanding population.

About the Role

We are seeking a passionate, committed Rheumatologist to join our dynamic, progressive, and multidisciplinary department.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosis and management of all rheumatology conditions
• Inpatient consults and outpatient rheumatology care
• Participation in regional rheumatology networks to enhance patient care
• Active involvement in delivering chronic pain and fracture liaison services in Rotorua and Taupo

Qualifications

• Strong team player with a professional, energetic, and driven approach to work
• Curious mind, self‑motivated, and an active participant in ongoing improvement
• Must be eligible for Specialist Vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand
• Interest in further developing local specialist services to meet the needs of a rapidly growing and culturally diverse population
• Active participation in the education and training of undergraduate and postgraduate medical, nursing, and allied health staff

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Free staff parking
• Free flu vaccination
• Discounts with local businesses
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme

EEO Statement

We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.