General Medicine Physician - Dunedin Hospital

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General Medicine PhysicianDunedin HospitalPermanent full time and part time availableSalary: ASMS MECA 2026 (NZD 198,386 - 282,645)Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora invites applications for a General Medicine Physician for Dunedin Hospital. This is a permanent role with on call duties providing care for a population of approximately 350,000 spread across the lower South Island of New Zealand.About the roleCurrently we are a team of twelve full time equivalents, and there is equal participation in the after hour roster for weeknights and weekends; and at times you may be a second on-call on the roster. Our tight knit team values the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, and inclusive; therefore, it is key for you to have a sound understanding of and commitment to multi-cultural living and family / whanau principles. These core values align with our work and life practices and team well-being. Duties include patient management, leading ward rounds, undertaking clinical procedures, involvement audit, teaching, and participating in continuing professional development. Our staff enjoy close relationships with the University of Otago School of Medicine, and Otago Polytechnic School of Nursing. We benefit from continuous professional development, involvement with medical and nursing student training, participation in research and many more opportunities arising from working in a combined clinical-academic environment. About youAs the successful candidate, you will have a broad Internal Medicine background, allowing you to work with a broad spectrum of patients and illnesses. You will have a focus on patient care and that will be at the centre of your daily work. A Fellowship with the RACP or an overseas equivalent is essential, as is eligibility for vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand. Applications from overseas physicians are welcome with a start date negotiated, taking New Zealand registration and immigration requirements into consideration.About Working at 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.Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are a pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on providing equitable outcomes for Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disabled Community.Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is our publicly funded healthcare service for all New Zealanders. We are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. In keeping with New Zealand culture and our Bill of Rights, we believe in treating all people with respect and aim for equitable outcomes.Salary rangeThis role belongs to the ASMS Collective Agreement. The current base rate falls between the Step 1 ($198, 386) and Step 15 ($282,645) per annum. Your take home salary also attracts an on call and availability allowances. You are also entitled to continued medical education monies, and an annual leave entitlement of six weeks per annum.How to ApplyTo view the position description and/or apply for the role please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal before 11:59pm on 27 October 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Agatha Chen, Recruitment Advisor - Senior Medical Officers at agatha.chen@tewhatuora.govt.nz.Please 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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