Paediatric Fellow Whakatane Hospital

We seek a Paediatric Fellow/Advanced Trainee at Whakatane Hospital, Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty commencing September 2025.  

About the Role

This position is a 4-month fixed term post, from September 2025 ending January 2026.  The post, superb for a Senior Paediatric Registrar wanting genuine “peripheral and rural” training experience accredited by Royal Australasian College of Physicians shares after-hours call, averaging 1:4, with four Consultant Paediatricians/ one MOSS.  Supervision will be appropriate for the registrar/ trainee. 

The post is also recognised by the Division of Rural Hospital Medicine Training.  Whilst RMHT applicants will be considered, preference will be given to RACP Advanced Trainees. Applicants will be eligible for Medical Council of New Zealand registration, appointments are subject to safety check requirements of Vulnerable Children Act 2014.

About Us

Situated in the sunny eastern coast of New Zealand's North Island, the Bay of Plenty really is just that, offering vast golden sand beaches, bush clad mountains, lush farmlands and more. Its pleasant climate means that the area has become a favourite for holiday makers, retirees and those looking for a different lifestyle outside of the main cities.

Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand, Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is spread across a vast geographical area and centred across two hospitals based in Tauranga and Whakatāne.  We serve a population of approximately 308,000 for the major population centres of Tauranga, Katikati, Te Puke, Whakatāne, Kawerau and Ōpōtiki.  Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is one of the Bay of Plenty's largest employers with over 4000 staff.

Whakatane Hospital is newly built.  Our dynamic team cover acute paediatrics, Level 2 neonates & an acute care unit (ACU), four ambulatory clinics, MDT clinics, developmental and community paediatrics with robust linkage to MOE, CAFMHS, Oranga Tamariki, Children's Team and tertiary services.  Many of our communities, especially Maori, have high health needs.  Our Registrar will have the will, skills, energy, innovation and adaptability to make a difference.  

All applications should include 

• Up-to-date CV and completed Te Whatu Ora online application
• Three x referee reports (one of whom must be your most recent supervisor).  Reports must be received by the above-stated closing date.   
• Please follow the link below to the referee form.  Te Whatu Ora – BOP will not contact referees – it is the applicant's responsibility to provide references with their application.
• References should be attached to your application.  If this is not possible before the closing date, they can be emailed to medicalstaffrecruitment@bopdhb.govt.nz

Unfortunately, incomplete applications cannot be considered.

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 by 29th May 2025. Email enquiries only to medicalstaffrecruitment@bopdhb.govt.nz or telephone on +64 7 579 8143.

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.