Respiratory Physician | Sabbatical Cover

About the Company Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is committed to delivering high-quality healthcare that serves all New Zealanders, grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We value diversity and inclusion, striving to understand and meet the needs of our communities across the region. About the Role We are seeking a part-time Respiratory Physician for a fixed-term position from December 2025 to February 2026. In this role, you will provide specialist care for patients with respiratory and sleep disorders throughout the Canterbury region. This opportunity arises to cover a three-month sabbatical and allows you to work within a supportive and highly skilled team of 12 Respiratory Physicians. Your responsibilities will include providing inpatient, outpatient, and domiciliary care, as well as teaching and supervising registrars and junior doctors. You will also contribute to clinical audits and service improvement initiatives. If relevant to your expertise, you may have the opportunity to lead a subspecialty area in cystic fibrosis or interventional pulmonology (EBUS/medical thoracoscopy). This role is essential in supporting individuals across Canterbury and the West Coast to better manage their lung health and enhance their quality of life. About the Team / Service / Location Our Respiratory team is dedicated to providing comprehensive secondary-level care and is recognized for its strong collegial culture and commitment to clinical excellence. You will be based in Otautahi | Christchurch, a vibrant city that offers an exceptional lifestyle with convenient access to mountains, beaches, and a variety of outdoor activities. About You To be successful in this role, you will need to meet the following requirements: - Hold (or be eligible for) specialist registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand. - Be a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) or possess an equivalent international qualification. - Have recent experience at the Senior Medical Officer level in managing acute respiratory patients. - Ideally, have subspecialty training in cystic fibrosis or interventional pulmonology. Working at Health New Zealand At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, we are dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa. We actively embrace diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from our Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. How to Apply If you are interested in this opportunity, please visit our online careers portal to submit your application. We will review applications as they are received and may progress with suitable candidates before the closing date.