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Posted 16 July, 2026

Clinical Genetics Fellow 2027

New Zealand Government
Wellington, WGN, NZ Full Time
Reference: f1bddc963a55f87f

Job Description

About the role We seek a clinical genetics fellow to join our existing team in Wellington. The advanced training (fellowship) period in New Zealand is fixed‑term for two years with an expectation that training will be completed after a third year based in a clinical genetics service in Australia. You should be appropriately qualified, with a keen interest in the clinical genetics speciality and committed to the provision of an integrated national genetics service. Qualifications Qualification from an appropriate Medical body, evidence of registration with the relevant medical council and appropriate professional body affiliations. Passed RACP examinations or equivalent. Keen interest in both working and training in clinical genetics. About our team The Genetic Health Service NZ (GHSNZ) is a multidisciplinary national service with clinical diagnostic, genetic counselling and genetic laboratory components. Capital, Coast and Hutt Valley district currently provides two Hubs for GHSNZ, based in Christchurch (South Island Hub) and Wellington (Central Hub). The two Hubs provide clinical genetics services to 50% of the population of NZ, from Taranaki in the North Island to Invercargill at the southern tip of the South Island. Clinical staff in the two Hubs are part of the national service and work closely with colleagues in the Northern Hub based in Auckland. About us We embrace diversity and welcome applications from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disability and religions. Capital, Coast and Hutt Valley is a pro‑equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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