Medical Officer (Casual)

About the Company Starship Children's Health, located in Auckland, New Zealand, is the country's premier children's hospital. As part of Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, we are committed to upholding the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and ensuring our health system serves all New Zealanders. About the Role We are currently seeking a qualified General Practitioner or Urgent Care doctor to join our team as a Casual Fast-track Doctor in the Children's Emergency Department (CED). In this role, you will focus on providing acute care to children presenting with primary care conditions. Our goal is to enhance the efficiency and appropriateness of care for these young patients. For further details about the position, please refer to the Position Description. If you have questions regarding the role or the selection process, please reach out to Dr. Damaya Rasanathan, SCD-Paediatric Emergency, at DamayaR@adhb.govt.nz. About the Team / Service / Location The Children's Emergency Department at Starship is the only dedicated emergency facility in New Zealand that exclusively addresses the needs of children. As a regional paediatric advanced trauma centre, we serve acutely ill or injured children and young people aged from birth to 15 years. We are supported by comprehensive medical, surgical, radiology, and intensive care services within Starship Children's Hospital. Our multidisciplinary team includes Māori and Pacific Island support workers, play specialists, social workers, and clerical staff, all collaborating closely with our nursing and medical professionals. About You To be successful in this role, you must be registered with the Medical Council of New Zealand and eligible to work in the country. Key requirements include: - A GP or Urgent Care qualification - Knowledge or experience within the New Zealand healthcare sector, preferably in the public domain - Experience in research and quality improvement - Familiarity with the diverse cultures and ethnic groups within New Zealand society - The ability to thrive in a demanding work environment Working at Health New Zealand At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, we are committed to providing excellent healthcare for all New Zealanders. We value a diverse and inclusive workforce, which helps us better understand and serve our community. We particularly encourage applications from Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. Starship Child Health is a major paediatric healthcare service and teaching centre, dedicated to delivering family-centred care to neonates, children, and young people across New Zealand and the South Pacific. Serving a population of approximately one million children, Starship is the only comprehensive children's hospital in the country. Additionally, Auckland City Hospital, the largest public tertiary hospital in New Zealand, has strong ties with the University of Auckland, offering extensive teaching and training opportunities. How to Apply We will review applications and conduct interviews as they are received, which means the position may close before the listed deadline. If you are interested, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. To apply, please click on the "Apply" tab below, detailing your experience and motivation for applying for this role, and attach your updated CV and Covering Letter. If you encounter any accessibility or technical issues with the online application process, please contact Anel Foord, Recruitment Consultant, at Anel.Foord@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz and reference ADHB23657 to discuss how we can assist you.