Senior Medical Officer - Emergency Medicine

• Take the next step in your Emergency Medicine career in beautiful New Zealand
• Advance your career working in a multi-disciplinary team across services
• Full-time, permanent and fixed-term positions are available across New Zealand in Whakatane, Counties Manukau, Tauranga, Palmerston North, Whanganui, Whangarei, Nelson, Taranaki, Thames, Rotorua and Gisborne

About the role

A variety of opportunities are available for qualified Emergency Medicine Specialists who want to make a positive impact while working in a dynamic, multi-disciplinary, and supportive team, providing high-quality, patient-centered care to those in critical need. Positions are immediately available across New Zealand in Whakatane, Counties Manukau, Tauranga, Palmerston North, Whanganui, Whangarei, Nelson, Taranaki, Thames, Rotorua and Gisborne.

We value professional growth and encourage ongoing learning and development. Whether refining your clinical skills, stepping into leadership roles, or contributing to service improvements, you will be supported to achieve your goals in emergency medicine.

Our Emergency Medicine Specialists are responsible for providing immediate care to patients presenting with acute illnesses or injuries, so no two days are the same.

Responsibilities may include some or all of the following:

• Clinical assessment and treatment: Evaluate and manage a wide range of emergency presentations, from minor injuries to life-threatening conditions, perform essential procedures such as airway management, resuscitation, and wound care
• Patient care and safety: Ensure patient safety by making accurate diagnoses and initiating appropriate treatment plans, communicate effectively with patients and their families about conditions, treatments, and next steps
• Collaboration and leadership: Work alongside nurses, junior doctors, and allied health professionals to deliver coordinated care, provide guidance and leadership in the emergency department, especially in high-pressure situations
• Education and training: Teach and mentor medical students, junior doctors, and other healthcare staff, share expertise in emergency procedures and clinical decision-making
• Quality improvement and professional development: Participate in quality assurance activities, such as audits and protocol reviews, engage in ongoing professional development to stay updated with advancements in emergency medicine

About you

To work as an Emergency Medicine Specialist in New Zealand, the following qualifications and experience are required:

• MBChB or equivalent: Emergency medicine specialists must first obtain a medical degree (MBChB or equivalent) from a recognised medical school
• New Zealand Medical Council registration: Graduates must complete a one-year internship (house officer year) and obtain general registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ). International medical graduates may need to pass additional exams or assessments to gain registration
• Emergency medicine training programme: After gaining general medical registration, doctors must complete a specialist training programme in emergency medicine
• FACEM Certification: Upon successful completion of the training programme, doctors must obtain a Fellowship with the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (FACEM) or an equivalent qualification. This fellowship certifies them as a qualified emergency medicine specialist, allowing independent practice in New Zealand
• Clinical experience: Relevant clinical experience during and after the training programme is essential
• Continued professional development: Emergency medicine specialists are expected to engage in continued professional development (CPD) to maintain their registration and stay current with advancements in emergency care

Salary and benefits

Emergency Medicine Specialists receive 6 weeks of annual leave and 12 paid public holidays, giving you time to explore our beautiful country and raise a family in our diverse communities. Along with your base salary, you will have ongoing professional development and work alongside a multi-disciplinary and supportive team.

• Medical Officers' annual salaries range from $113.9K AUD - $168.5K AUD ($142K NZD - $210K NZD plus allowances)
• Medical Specialists' annual salaries range from $148.4K AUD - $214.2K AUD ($185K NZD - $267K NZD) plus allowances

Working for 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 all applications including those from diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled and rainbow communities.

How to apply

Please click 'apply now' to move forward. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. If you have questions, please email our recruiters at [email protected]

We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website.