Nephrologist and General Medicine Physician

About the Company At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, we are dedicated to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders, grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Our commitment to equity and inclusivity drives us to create a healthcare environment that is responsive to the needs of our diverse communities. About the Role Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is seeking a Renal and General Physician to join our team in supporting individuals living with renal disease throughout the Bay of Plenty. Currently, our service includes five Physicians specializing in Renal and Acute General Medicine, and we are looking to expand our team with an additional Senior Medical Officer (SMO). In this role, you will share the responsibilities of managing an inpatient General Medicine workload while also having dedicated time for subspecialty nephrology service delivery. The positions will cover both Tauranga and Whakatane, and you will collaborate with wider renal services across the Te Manawa Taki (Midland) region. About You We are searching for a high-caliber clinician who possesses excellent clinical and interpersonal skills, along with a passion for developing renal services in our district. Experience and understanding of Māori health, as well as the region's growing ethnic diversity, would be advantageous. Key requirements for this role include the ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and, when necessary, take on a leadership role. A commitment to patient safety and strong clinical governance is essential. We also value candidates who can promote a culture of learning among undergraduate and postgraduate staff, with support from the Bay of Plenty clinical school and the University of Auckland, which also provides opportunities for clinical research. Working at Health New Zealand At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, we are committed to delivering excellent healthcare to the people of New Zealand. We value a diverse and inclusive workforce, which enhances our ability to understand and respond to the needs of our community. We encourage applications from individuals within our Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. How to Apply To apply, please click "apply now." All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by Friday, 30th January. If you have any questions regarding the role, feel free to reach out to Business Lead, Sharon Turner at Sharon.turner@bopdhb.govt.nz or Medical Leader, Michelle Downie at Michelle.downie@bopdhb.govt.nz. We will review applications as they are received and may initiate the recruitment process prior to the closing date of this advert.