Consultant Otolaryngologist (Fixed term)

Location: Wellington Regional Hospital, Kenepuru Hospital and Hutt Hospital, outreach to Wairarapa Hospital

Service:    Otolaryngology (Ears, Nose and Throat - ENT) Service

Contract:  Fixed term (July 2026 - November 2026), part time/full time

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

The ENT service is looking for a General Otolaryngologist to cover a 4 -5 month gap from July 2026 to November 2026. The position is ideally up to full time 1 FTE.

This is for adult and paediatric services. 

The successful applicant will be a highly motivated team player and will enjoy avery collegial relationship. The role is based at Wellington Regional Hospital,however the successful candidate will be expected to work across the greater Wellington region in line with the sub-regional ENT service.

The position will involve a range of acute and elective general ORL surgery.

Some undergraduate teaching is expected as well as supervision and teaching of registrars in the otolaryngology training rotation.

About the Team 

The department currently consists of nine general and subspecialist surgeons who provide a wide range of service to the greater Wellington region and tertiary level care for the wider region.

These include general otolaryngology, rhinology and anterior skull base surgery,otology, lateral skull base and  cochlear implantation, paediatric otolaryngology and head and neck surgery. We work in close collaboration with oncology, neurosurgery, plastic surgery, paediatric and neurosurgery services. Suitable candidates will have opportunities for research.

About you

• Vocationally registered in Otolaryngology with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ)
• FRACS or equivalent qualification and eligible for MCNZ registration
• Fellowship sub-specialty trained in otology
• Collaborative and team-focused approach within a multidisciplinary environment
• Participation in relevant service and clinical meetings
• Relevant clinical experience and training

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. 

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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