Consultant Dermatologist

Location:  Wellington Regional Hospital, Kenepuru Hospital and Hutt Hospital 

Service:    Dermatology Service

Contract:  Permanent, full time/part time 30-40 hours

Salary:      As per ASMS SECA

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of TeTiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Throughintegration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned bypartnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence. 

About the role

An exciting opportunity has opened to join our small but dynamic Dermatology team in the Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley region.

We are looking for experienced Dermatologists who is available to work 30–40 hours per week.

As one of the four Dermatology hubs in Aotearoa, we need an experienced Dermatologist with strong dermatology surgical skills and a knowledge of medical dermatology. This role is ideal for someone who wants to work within a hospital environment to provide care to our patient population.

The successful applicant will provide consulting services and facilitate the provision of high quality care to the patients under their care. The role will provide teaching and supervision with a plan to expand the service over the coming years.

About the Service

The Dermatology Service is responsible for providing comprehensive dermatological services for the sub region, including Hutt Valley and Porirua. The Dermatology Service provides collegial leadership in achieving specific annual targets and outcomes in identifying and implementing service development initiatives.

About the Location

Wellington is an excellent place to live, offering a balance of lifestyle benefits and natural beauty. Enjoy the city’s vibrant cultural scene, excellent cafés and restaurants, a reliable public transport network, and easy access to beaches, parks, and walking trails. The city's compact layout makes commuting relatively straightforward, while its strong sense of community and high quality of life make it attractive to individuals, couples, and families alike.

Wellington region has a variety of surrounding communities that offer different lifestyles while remaining well connected to the city. Hutt Valley (Hutt Hospital) and Porirua (Kenepuru Hospital), is approximately 15–30 minutes from central Wellington. It is popular with families due to its green spaces, diverse communities, shopping and recreation facilities. Further north, the Kāpiti Coast is approximately 40–60 minutes from Wellington and is renowned for its beautiful beaches, relaxed lifestyle, growing town centres, and strong appeal to families, professionals, and retirees seeking more space while maintaining access to the capital. 

About you

• Vocationally registered in Internal Medicine (dermatology) with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) 
• FRACP or equivalent to be able to register for vocational registration with the MCNZ
• Work in collaboration with multidisciplinary team
• Able to provide consistently high standards of medical care
• 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’.

We review applications as they come in and may begin the recruitment process before the closing date, so the role may close early if we find the right candidate.

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

We are accepting recruitment agency’s applicants, please apply online.

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