Emergency Medicine Specialist

About the Company Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to establishing a health system that serves all New Zealanders, firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. About the Role We are excited to invite applications for a position in our dynamic Emergency Department. If you are passionate about improving health outcomes for high Māori and high-needs populations, this could be the opportunity for you. Our Emergency Department is located in Whangarei, a region known for its rich culture and heritage, as well as its stunning coastal areas. Whangarei Hospital serves as the major referral hospital for the Northland region, catering to a direct catchment area of approximately 170,000 residents. Our Emergency Department manages around 49,000 attendances annually, with 25% of those being paediatric cases. The department is staffed by 21 Senior Medical Officers and is accredited by the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (ACEM) for both Advanced Training and Paediatric Logbook Training. We take pride in our successful training programs for Part 1 and Part 2 trainees. About the Location Whangarei is situated in the "winterless north" of New Zealand, characterized by a warm climate, excellent schools, and affordable housing. The region offers a variety of scenic coastal areas for recreational activities. Additionally, Whangarei is conveniently located just a two-hour drive or a 25-minute flight from Auckland, the international hub of New Zealand. To learn more about our beautiful location, please visit our website. About You To be considered for this position, you must have or be eligible for specialist (or locum tenens) registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) in an Emergency Medicine Vocational scope of practice. If you are currently overseas or not yet registered, we are here to assist you with the application process for obtaining MCNZ registration. Working at Health New Zealand At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, we are committed to providing excellent healthcare to the people of New Zealand. We embrace diversity and inclusivity within our workforce to better understand and serve our community. We encourage applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. How to Apply If you are interested in this opportunity, please click "apply now." All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 03 September 2025. Should you have any questions regarding the role, feel free to contact us at NL-SMO.Jobs@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz. We will review applications as they are received and may initiate the recruitment process before the closing date of this advertisement.