General Medicine Physician - Southland Hospital
General Medicine Physician - Southland Hospital
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Job Description
General Medicine Physician Southland Hospital
- Southland Hospital
- Salary: Base salary fromASMS 2024 (NZD 185380 - 267980)
- Join us as we change the future of healthcare in Southern NZ (Permanent 1.0 FTE negotiable)
Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration were building a health system underpinned by partnership equity sustainability whnau-centred care and excellence.
About the role
We are looking for a General Medicine Physician who wishes to work in a young and dynamic department of predominantly New Zealand trained Physicians. Our service in Southland is a 38-bed medical ward and 6 bed critical care unit covering the Southland Queenstown and Te Anau regions. Sub-speciality support is provided predominantly by Dunedin Hospital however we have a number of dual trained Physicians on site who work in both inpatient medicine and outpatient specialties.
You would join a team of 7 sharing equally in the acute roster providing both inpatient and outpatient services. We are an accredited site for Basic and Advanced Physician training and provide an excellent training experience here in General Medicine. For physicians who are dual trained there is opportunity to accommodate and negotiate ongoing sub-speciality practice and we would be open to further discussions involving any specialty alongside Internal Medicine. We have a strong sense of team work here and have systems in place to ensure the inpatient workload is very manageable especially in comparison to larger centres around New Zealand. The work life balance here is truly exceptional.
Mu ake About you
To be considered for this role you will need to be FRACP (or equivalent) holding or be eligible to hold a vocational registration with Medical Council of NZ. If you are an international candidate you can be considered for this role under the condition you are eligible for vocational registration with the MCNZ. We will also consider candidates who are close to obtaining their General Medicine fellowship.
You will also need:
- Competency with te ao Mori tikanga and te reo Mori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth
- Experience in projects / initiatives which give effect to Te Tiriti principals and frameworks and the application of Mtauranga Mori and Kaupapa Mori approaches particularly as they apply in healthcare settings.
About Working at Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora is the weaving of wellness. Were dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people including all gender identities ages ethnicities sexual orientations and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are an equity-focused health organisation with a commitment to provide equitable access and outcomes for Mori Pacific Peoples and the Disabled Community.
Salary range
This role belongs to the ASMS Collective Agreement and falls between the Step 1 ($185380) and Step 15 ($267980 per annum pro rata)
How to Apply
To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click apply applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on 10 October 2025. If you have any questions about the role please contact Agatha Chen Recruitment Advisor Senior Medical Officers at .
Please note we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert. Please note at this time we will not be accepting any CVs from agencies. If CVs are sent without any prior agreement with the Recruitment Manager this will be deemed unsolicited and we will not accept them nor the responsibility for any fees related to unsolicited CVs.
Pre-Employment checks
In the interests of protecting our people and our patients all appointments will be subject to:
- Occupational Health Assessment
- Police Vetting / Ministry of Justice safety checks
- Serious misconduct checks (previous Public Service departments and statutory Crown entities only)
Employment Type
Full-Time
