Clinical Leader & Consultant Clinical Geneticist (Christchurch)


Location:  Christchurch Hospital

Service:    Genetic Health Service NZ (GHSNZ)

Contract:  Permanent, full time (0.1 FTE Clinical Lead, 0.98 FTE Consultant Clinical Geneticist)

Salary:      As per ASMS SECA

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, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence. 

About the role

We looking for a permanent, full time Clinical Leader & Consultant Clinical Geneticist to lead our existing Christchurch based team.

You should be able to demonstrate strong leadership, broad training and experience in all aspects of clinical genetics. Experience in genomic medicine and current involvement in genomics MDM/MDT is essential.  You will participate in our extensive outreach clinic program, and there are opportunities to engage with our local laboratory providers and the University of Otago, Christchurch on the same site. 

If you see your future in our Genetic Health Service NZ team, please feel free to contact us to discuss further.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Genetic Health Service NZ (GHSNZ) is a national multidisciplinary clinical and diagnostic Genetic Service. Capital, Coast and Hutt Valley district currently provides two Hubs for GHSNZ, based in Christchurch (South Island Hub) and Wellington (Central Hub). The two Hubs provide clinical genetics services to 50% of the population of NZ, from Taranaki in the North Island to Invercargill at the southern tip of the South Island. Clinical staff in the two Hubs are part of the national service and work closely with colleagues in the Northern Hub based in Auckland.

About you

  • Vocationally registered in Internal Medicine (clinical genetics) with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ)
  • FRACP or equivalent and be able to register for vocational registration with the MCNZ
  • Work in collaboration with multidisciplinary team
  • Relevant experience and training

Working for Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness’. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.

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.

How to apply

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ 

If you have any questions about the role, please email sandra.tam@ccdhb.org.nz

We are not accepting recruitment agency’s applicants.

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Permanent/Full Time

Job no: SMO28-25

Location: Other Locations, Wellington Hospital

Closing Date: Sunday, 11 May 2025