PAEDIATRICS
Paediatrics roles in New Zealand
Explore current Paediatrics opportunities across New Zealand. Whether you’re looking for a fixed-term or permanent role, we’ll help you understand your options and find the right fit.
Current Paediatrics Vacancies
Browse our current Paediatrics vacancies below. Select a role to view more information, or get in touch with our team to discuss what you’re looking for.
Consultant General Paediatrician: Manukau, Auckland
Middlemore Hospital | Health New Zealand Counties Manukau
Auckland | Permanent, full-time
NZ$198,386 – NZ$282,645
Consultant Developmental and Behavioural Paediatrician: Rotorua
Rotorua Hospital | Health New Zealand Lakes
Rotorua | Permanent, full-time
NZ$198,386 - NZ$282,645
Paediatrician/Neonatologist: Dunedin
Dunedin Hospital | Health New Zealand Southern
Dunedin | Permanent, full-time
NZ$198,386 - NZ$282,645
Why work in Paediatrics in New Zealand?
Paediatrics in New Zealand offers the opportunity to care for children and young people across a range of hospital and community-based services, with roles available in both larger tertiary centres and regional hospitals.
The scope of practice can vary considerably depending on the service and location, giving paediatricians the opportunity to consider the clinical environment they’re looking for alongside the community and lifestyle they want outside of work.
NZDr helps make the process easier, with guidance around finding the right role, Medical Council registration, immigration and making the move to New Zealand.
Can’t see the right role?
Not every opportunity makes it to our website. Tell us what you’re looking for and we’ll keep you in mind for roles that match your experience, career goals and lifestyle.
Frequently asked questions
Thinking about working in Paediatrics in New Zealand? Here are some of the questions we’re often asked.
Do I need to be registered with the Medical Council of New Zealand to work in Paediatrics?
Yes. To practise medicine in New Zealand, you’ll need to be registered with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) and hold an appropriate practising certificate. Your registration pathway will depend on your qualifications, specialist training and experience.
I’m a paediatrician trained overseas. Can I work in New Zealand?
Overseas-trained paediatricians may be eligible to work in New Zealand. The appropriate registration pathway will depend on where you trained, your qualifications and your experience. NZDr can help you understand the process relevant to your circumstances.
What areas of Paediatrics does NZDr recruit for?
NZDr recruits across a range of paediatric specialties, including General Paediatrics, Paediatric Emergency Medicine, Paediatric Gastroenterology, Paediatric Intensive Care and Paediatric Neurology. Opportunities vary depending on current demand and the requirements of individual services.
Can NZDr help with Medical Council registration and immigration?
Yes. If you're moving to New Zealand and need a visa our own in-house licensed immigration advisor will help navigate the process for you and your family.
What can I expect to earn working in Paediatrics in New Zealand?
Remuneration varies depending on your experience, seniority, employer, location and employment arrangement. NZDr can talk you through the remuneration and conditions associated with individual opportunities.
What is it like working in Paediatrics in New Zealand?
Your experience will depend on the hospital, service and location. Larger tertiary centres and regional hospitals can offer different patient populations, team structures and working environments. NZDr can help you understand both the role and the community surrounding it before you make a move.
Contact Us
nz@nzdr.nz
+64 21 288 6937
www.nzdr.nz
Auckland, New Zealand
