Posted 01 August, 2026
Paediatric Tutor Specialist
New Zealand Government
Auckland, AUK, NZ
Full Time
Reference: 4a25689ef0f45f2e
Job Description
Tutor Specialist,Kidz First Childrens Hospital,12 month Fixed Term, Fulltime We have an exciting opportunity for a senior trainee or new RACP Fellow to join our experienced and energetic team 31 January202730January2028. Join a team of passionate clinicians, serving a diverse and vibrant community! Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all NewZealanders. About the Role The primary purpose of this position is to be a member of the senior medical team in providing specialist paediatric medical assessment and ongoing management where required for children and young people across our Acute, Inpatient and Ambulatory settings. Supervision Teaching Roster Coordination Guidance & Support for our team of 28+ RMOs in training. This unique role will give the candidate the skills and experience needed for a consultant paediatrician role. You will benefit by having excellent support and mentoring that is provided to you during your time with us. This full-time, fixed term (12 months) position also includes a requirement to participate in the general paediatrics consultant after-hours roster (including 1:6 weekend ward rounds and some overnight on call) with full back up. About the Team/Service/Location At Kidz First we are committed to delivering Healthy Futures Together. We work from a philosophy of Whaanau-centred Care and strive to optimise health outcomes for Pepe, Tamariki and Rangatahi within our community. Our multi-disciplinary team collaborates across both community and in-patient settings and includes medical, nursing, and allied health professionals. Kidz First is one of the largest General Paediatric departments in New Zealand, serving New Zealand's most culturally diverse population with high health needs. For more information on living and working in South Auckland. About you This position is suitable for senior trainees with expectation of achieving Fellowship with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians within 6-9 months or a new RACP Fellow. Eligible for registration with the New Zealand Medical Council. Be a team player that can traverse across services and respectful of other disciplines. Demonstrate effective communication styles, critical thinking and striving to improve health inequities. A proven ability or competence in working with Maaori, Pacific and culturally diverse population is preferred. Health New Zealand Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Barbs @ [email protected]. At Counties Manukau Health people and their lives matter to us. We are a values based and inclusive organisation that is committed to delivering the best health outcomes for our community. To help us achieve this we need a workforce that reflects the population we serve. We strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds who share our values and have a passion to work in our community and would greatly value seeing applicants from our Maaori and Pacific communities. We are also committed to our Disability Strategy, which focuses on people with disabilities; they are our patients, whaanau, community and our staff – all carefully considered in our action plan. Together we will improve the accessibility needs for everyone who has a disability. Our values are Valuing Everyone- Whakawhanaungatanga , Kind Manaakitanga, Together Kotahitanga, Excellent- Rangatiratanga. If these are your values too, then join us today. #J-18808-Ljbffr