Trainee Clinical Physiologist

Trainee Clinical Physiologist - Respiratory/Sleep 

Dunedin

• 2-year Fixed Term, 1.0 FTE (40hrs per week) training opportunity 

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 

This is an opportunity to be part of a highly skilled Allied Health, Scientific and Technical workforce delivering essential diagnostic and clinical physiology services that directly support patient care and population health across Health New Zealand – Southern.

Working within a collaborative, interprofessional environment, you'll partner closely with health professionals, patients, whānau and communities to deliver high-quality, person-centred care.

In this role, you'll be trained via supervised practice over 2 years to undertake a range of non-invasive diagnostic procedures within your specialty area (Respiratory or Sleep). You will be required to obtained professional certification in accordance with the requirements of the Clinical Physiology Registration Board.

About you

You're a motivated post graduate who thrives in a collaborative environment.  You bring attention to detail and excellent communication skills, allowing you to build trust with patients, whānau and colleagues alike. Adaptable and solutions-focused, you're comfortable managing competing priorities. You're committed to continuous learning, cultural safety, and contributing positively to team culture, service improvement and equitable health outcomes. You're committed to the requirements of supervised practice  and further study to obtain professional certification.  

You will bring:

• A positive, proactive approach with strong problem-solving and prioritisation skills.
• A relevant postgraduate qualification in Medical Technology is advantageous.

Salary range:

This role belongs to the PSA/DHBs Allied, Public Health and Technical Multi-Employer Collective Agreement, Step 1 ($77,087 p.a) of the Degree-Based Allied, Public Health and Technical scale.

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 Sunday 31 May 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact: james.boyd@tewhatuora.govt.nz

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