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Posted 06 August, 2026

Emergency Medicine Specialist

New Zealand Government
Christchurch, CAN, NZ Full Time
Reference: 6625df69a9faca08

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. 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. Key benefits Collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment Central Christchurch location with a vibrant lifestyle offering 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 flowofpatients 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 Fellowship of the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (FACEM) or an equivalent qualification. Eligibility for vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (visit mcnz.org.nz for more information) Experience in emergency care for both adults and children Strong leadership and mentoring abilities Proven collaboration skills in a multidisciplinary clinical setting Working at Health New ZealandHealthNew Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for all New Zealanders We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, and are committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage applications from Māori, Pacific peoples, disabled people, members of the rainbow 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 future opportunities, please contact: Dr James Weaver, Clinical Director. Email: [email protected] Applications submitted via agencies will not be considered. We will review applications as they are received and may progress with interviews before the closing date. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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