Rheumatologist

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand; Rotorua; On-site; NZD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Lakes invites a Rheumatologist to join Rotorua and Taupo Hospitals. You will contribute to a growing rheumatology service across a diverse population, providing diagnostic and management expertise in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

The role supports regional networks, education, and collaboration within a supportive multidisciplinary environment in a lifestyle-focused region of New Zealand.

Qualifications

• Must be eligible for Specialist Vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand.
• Interest in developing local specialist services for a growing, diverse population.
• Active participation in education/training of medical, nursing, and allied health staff.
• Strong team player with a professional, energetic approach to work.
• Curious mind, self-motivated, and committed to ongoing improvement.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage all rheumatology conditions.
• Inpatient consults and outpatient rheumatology care.
• Participate in regional rheumatology networks to enhance patient care.
• Active involvement in delivering chronic pain and fracture liaison services in Rotorua and Taupo.
• Educate and supervise trainees and students in the department.

Skills

Team player

Curious mind

Self-motivated

Ongoing improvement

Job description

This is an opportunity to join a progressive & supportive multidisciplinary service while enjoying a genuine work-life balance in one of New Zealands most sought after lifestyle regions. You will contribute to shaping and growing rheumatology service across a diverse and expanding population.

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 a passionate, committed Rheumatologist to join our dynamic, progressive, and multidisciplinary department at Rotorua and Taupo Hospitals.

Rheumatologist specialist functions include:

• 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.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Rotorua Hospital has a proud history of training registrars, house officers, and medical students, offering a rewarding professional development environment.

Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides healthcare from its two modern and progressive general hospitals in Rotorua and Taupo, New Zealand. The Lakes district is becoming the lifestyle destination of choice and is well known for its many outdoor recreational activities, family friendly beaches, and a growing multi-cultural community. Working at Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides a great opportunity to balance an amazing lifestyle with a rewarding professional experience. As well as a supportive, inclusive and diverse work environment, Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes offer competitive salary, free staff parking, free flu vaccination, discounts (with local businesses), and access to Employee Assistance Program.

For more information on living and working in Rotorua and Taupo click here

About you

• 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.
• An interest in further developing local specialist services to meet the needs of a rapidly growing and culturally diverse population.
• Actively participate in the education and training of undergraduate and postgraduate medical, nursing, and allied health staff.

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 Dr Susan DeCaigney - Head of Medicine Department, and/or Beth Copeland - SMO Senior Recruitment Officer. The selection process starts from the date of advertising. Due to the fast-paced nature of our roles, the vacancy close date may be subject to change.

Job details

Job Reference: ROT04210

Location: North Island - Bay of Plenty - Rotorua

Job type: Expertise:

Clinical - Senior Medical Officers, Medical Officers and Fellows - Rheumatology