Consultant Neonatologist/SMO Dual Trained Neonatologist/Paediatrician - Dunedin Hospital at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern, Otago

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Consultant Neonatologist/SMO Dual Trained Neonatologist/Paediatrician – Dunedin Hospital 

Shape the future of neonatal care in Southern New Zealand 

 

Health NZ Southern is seeking a Neonatologist or Paediatrician with a special interest in Neonatal Medicine to join our Level 3 NICU in Dunedin. 

This is a permanent role (0.8–1.0 FTE, negotiable) offering flexibility, variety, and the opportunity to make a real impact—both clinically and in how neonatal services and wider child health services are delivered across the Southern region. 

Why join us? 

• Flexible job plans tailored to your interests and career stag
• For dual trained clinicians includes options to provide aspects of ambulatory general paediatric care and develop areas of special interest.

• Supportive, close-knit multidisciplinary team 

• Participation in neonatal on-call (1:5) and retrieval services 

• Opportunity to help design and grow future models of care 

• Strong teaching and research links with the University of Otago 

• Lifestyle location with beaches, wildlife, and easy access to adventure 

About the role 

You'll provide expert neonatal care across a full spectrum of services, including extreme prematurity, high-frequency ventilation, inhaled nitric oxide, and therapeutic hypothermia, within a well-equipped Level 3 NICU. 

You'll also: 

• Contribute to neonatal retrievals (air and land) across Otago and Southland 

• Support antenatal and perinatal decision-making 

• Lead and mentor junior doctors 

• Be actively involved in quality improvement, teaching, and service development
• Have opportunities to develop your interests and skills in general paediatrics if you wis. 

What you'll bring 

• FRACP (Neonatal/Perinatal) or equivalent (or eligible for MCNZ registration with scope that includes neonatal and perinatal medicine)) 

• Recent Level 3 NICU experience, including transport 

• Strong clinical leadership and teamwork skills 

• Commitment to culturally responsive practice and equitable care 

What we offer 

• Salary: $185,380 – $267,980 (ASMS MECA) 

• 6 weeks annual leave + 10 days CME leave 

• Generous CME allowance (incl. travel) 

• Relocation support 

• Kiwisaver + indemnity cover 

• Flexible working and wellbeing support 

Life in Dunedin 

Ōtepoti Dunedin combines a vibrant cultural scene with an outstanding natural environment. It's a place where you can build a meaningful career without sacrificing lifestyle. 

How to Apply

To 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 18 July 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.

Pre-Employment checks

In the interests of protecting our people and our patients, all appointments will be subject to:

Occupational Health Assessment

Police Vetting / Ministry of Justice safety checks

Serious misconduct checks (previous Public Service departments and statutory Crown entities only)