Occupational & Environmental Physician (or Medical Officer in Occupational Health) - multiple roles at Te Whatu Ora, Auckland

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• FTE Negotiable (0.5 – 1.0 available)
• Permanent, fixed term, or secondment opportunity
• Te Toka Tumai Auckland and/or Waitematā based

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders. 

About the Role

Occupational & Environmental Physicians play a crucial role in delivering Occupational Health and Wellbeing services in Health New Zealand. We are recruiting 1.3FTE (0.5 Waitemata, 0.8 Auckland). This FTE provides expert guidance and support in occupational health and wellbeing service for two campuses: Te Toka Tumai Auckland and Waitematā. There is flexibility in how the FTE may be operationalised, which we look forward to discussing with you during the recruitment process.

The purpose of these roles is to provide clinical advice and subject matter expertise to the occupational health and wellbeing team, Health and Safety Advisors, Managers, employees and Senior Leadership. There is a combination of patient facing and project work. You will join a team of Occupational & Environmental Physicians and Occupational Health Doctors around the motu (country) that work in partnership with the interdisciplinary Occupational Health and Wellbeing team and wider organisation.

About you

As a vocationally registered medical practitioner with the Medical Council of New Zealand (or eligible for vocational registration with MCNZ), you bring a wealth of expertise to the role as an Occupational & Environmental Physician. With a minimum of five years' experience in Occupational Medicine and a Fellowship in Occupational Medicine, you have cultivated a solid foundation in the field.

We also invite applications from Medical Officers in Occupational Health:

• Doctors with extensive experience in Occupational Medicine that hold (or are working towards) a recognised Occupational Medicine Diploma
• Registrars on the Royal Australasian College of Physicians Australasian Faculty of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (RACP AFOEM) Training Program.

Your demonstrated commitment to advancing your skills and knowledge in Occupational Medicine underscores your dedication to professional growth. This focus on continuous learning ensures that you remain at the forefront of best practice, equipping you to provide comprehensive care and guidance to individuals and organisations alike. Your qualifications and experience make you an invaluable asset in promoting health and wellbeing in the workplace.

Working for Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.   

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.”  All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by Sunday, 6 April 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact please contact Matt Kelly at matt.kelly@tewhatuora.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.