Consultant Paediatric Surgeon

Location:  Wellington Hospital, Kenepuru Hospital, Hutt Hospitals and outreach clinics 

Service:    Child Health Service 

Contract: Permanent, 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

We are looking for a Consultant Paediatric Surgeon who is competent over the full scope of general paediatric surgery, both elective and acute, including neonatal surgery and paediatric urology.

The successful applicant will contribute to the paediatric surgical outreach service across several hospitals in the lower North Island. They will work closely with paediatric surgeons within our district, as well as paediatricians and surgeons caring for children across the district and wider region. The role will also involve close collaboration with the other three tertiary paediatric surgical centres to provide care for rare and complex cases.

About the service

The Wellington Paediatric Surgery service provides acute and elective paediatric surgery & urology to children from the entire central region. Tertiary services are delivered at the Wellington Regional Hospital. Also based in Wellington are paediatric day case surgery lists and clinics.  These same services are extended by outreach, to Kenepuru Hospital, Whanganui, Palmerston North and Hastings on a regular basis according to local need. The service routinely performs about 1,200 surgical procedures each year. Within the framework of an integrated national service there are close links with the paediatric surgical unit in Christchurch (paediatric oncology),  Auckland’s Starship Hospital and the Department of Paediatric Surgery, Waikato.

In addition, there is close co-operation with and contribution to the Wellington based Maternal-Fetal Management (MFM) service (one of only two in New Zealand), focusing on the wellbeing of women and new-born infants who have complex or ongoing Maternal, Fetal and Neonatal health needs. All neonatal surgeries are performed locally within this framework.

About our 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

• Eligible to achieve vocational registration in Paediatric Surgery with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ)
• FRACS or equivalent qualification or to be able to register for vocational registration with the MCNZ
• Expected to contribute to the outreach service to several hospitals
• Commitment to contribute to the Wellington regional service.
• Commitment to good clinical outcomes and patient centred care
• Commitment to training surgical registrars
• Be on the paediatric surgery acute roster for emergencies and acute admissions to Wellington Hospital
• 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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