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Posted 06 August, 2026

Emergency Medicine Specialist

Canterbury District Health Board
Christchurch, CAN, NZ Full Time
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Job Description

Join one of Australasia’s busiest emergency departments,caring for over 130,000 patients each year. This is an opportunity to work in aworld-class facility alongside a highly skilled and dedicated team. Collaborative,multidisciplinary team environment CentralChristchurch location with a vibrant lifestyle offering Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in theprinciples of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health systemthat serves all New Zealanders. Aboutthe Role In this 0.5 FTE, Permanent role as an Emergency MedicineSpecialist, you will deliver clinical care to a broad range of patients acrossthe acuity spectrum, including paediatric and adult populations. You will bepart of a 7-day roster and participate in the on-call schedule. You will also be responsible for supervision and educationof junior medical staff and play a vital role in ensuring the efficient flow ofpatients through the department in partnership with senior nursing staff. Therole reports directly to the Clinical Director of the Emergency Department. About the Team / Service / Location Our Emergency Department is located in the Waipapa buildingat Christchurch Hospital and is part of our tertiary-level health service. Thedepartment is accredited for advanced training in Emergency Medicine by theAustralasian College for Emergency Medicine and is a fast-paced, supportiveclinical environment. For more information on living and working inChristchurch,click here About you To be successful in this role, you will have: Fellowshipof the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (FACEM) or anequivalent qualification Eligibilityfor vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand(visitmcnz.org.nz formore information) Experiencein emergency care for both adults and children Strongleadership and mentoring abilities Provencollaboration skills in a multidisciplinary clinical setting Working at Health New Zealand HealthNew Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcareforall New Zealanders We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, and are committedto building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourageapplications from Māori, Pacific peoples, disabled people, members of therainbow community, and people of all backgrounds and lived experiences. For more information about the role, please contact: Amy Walker – Recruitment Specialist Email:[email protected] For specific clinical questions or to discuss futureopportunities, please contact: Dr James Weaver, Clinical [email protected] We will review applications as they are received and mayprogress with interviews before the closing date. Applications submitted viaagencies will not be considered. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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