Job Description - Senior Medical Officer - NICU - Fixed Term (WAI28632)Senior Medical Officer - NICU - Fixed TermJob NumberWAI28632Waikato Hospital, Elizabeth Rothwell BuildingFull time – Fixed Term, 1.0 FTE (to cover for Sabbatical leave) Commencing August 2025Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whanau-centred care, and excellence.About the RoleBe part of the national transformation in healthBe part of a high performing Children's Health whanauSupportive multi-disciplinary team environmentAn opportunity to work in NICU at Waikato Hospital in New Zealand has arisen to cover one of our current SMO's on sabbatical leave for a period of 3 months. We are seeking a Neonatologist to join our dedicated team who are committed to providing excellent service to the tamariki/children in the Waikato. The position includes participation in the on-call roster.As a service, our highest priorities include commitment to equity-based service delivery, excellence of neonatal care, optimal team-based working and teaching and training of junior doctors.Minimum RequirementsTo apply for this position, you must hold or be eligible to apply for a vocational scope of practice in Paediatrics with the Medical Council of New Zealand.About the Team/Service/LocationAt Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, Waikato we have been on an incredible journey to become the best Children's Health Service in New Zealand. We want you to join us as a paediatrician to further improve our high performing service. Every day you will have the chance to improve the health outcomes of our tamariki, rangitahi and whanau, while developing your skills and expertise along the way.About YouRequired skills & experience you will need to be considered for this role:Knowledge and understanding of Te Tiriti o WaitangiVocational registration in a medical specialityRegistration with the Medical Council of New Zealand with scope of practiceA practising certificate with the Medical Council of New ZealandCompetency with te ao Maori, tikanga, and te reo Maori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growthExperience in upholding Te Tiriti principles and frameworks, and the application of Matauranga Maori and Kaupapa Maori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings.Working for Health New ZealandHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellness'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand is committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity and InclusionWe want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whanau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter. We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.Please note position descriptions can only be viewed on the Te Whatu Ora - Waikato website.How to ApplyPlease click 'Apply online' or apply via our Waikato Careers Website by clicking here. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. For any queries about the role please contact:Rachel Posselt - Operations Coordinator, Women's and Child Health email: ****** note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
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