Consultant / Senior Medical Officer Anatomical Pathology at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waikato, Waikato

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Working in a team of 11 anatomical pathologists at Waikato Hospital to provide diagnostic laboratory services
• Full time with participation in the Duty Pathologist Roster
• Provide clinical advice through Multi-disciplinary meeting attendance

 

Health 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, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

 

 

 

About the Role

 

We have a great opportunity for a Senior Medical Officer/Consultant Histopathologist to join our growing team in the Anatomical Pathology Department at Waikato Hospital.

 

Our pathologists cover all areas of general histopathology and non gynae cytology with the opportunity to participate in some areas of sub speciality depending on the applicant’s background and experience.

 

As an anatomical pathologist in our team you’ll have autonomy, mastery and purpose to deliver your mahi and contribute to the broader objectives of our busy laboratory. 

 

The role is a permanent full time position so if you think this position is a good fit for you and you would be a good fit for our department, we would love to hear from you.

 

 

 

About the Team/Service/ Location

 

The successful applicant will be based in Hamilton at Waikato hospital, working in partnership within a team of 11 anatomical pathologists and 2 registrars. The department works in collaboration with clinicians from across the hospital and region to deliver anatomical pathology services in a tertiary hospital setting.

 

 

 

About you

 

• Applicants must hold a Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (FRCPA) or an equivalent qualification and be eligible for vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ).
• Demonstrated commitment to delivering high quality and timely service
• An ability to solve problems in a complex, constantly changing environment
• Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth

 

Experience in upholding Te Tiriti principals and frameworks, and the application of Mātauranga Māori and Kaupapa Māori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings.

 

 

 

Working for Health New Zealand

 

Health 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 are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.

 

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

• We 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 whānau 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 Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

 

 

 

Click here  to view the position description.

 

 

 

How to Apply

 

Please click ‘Apply online’ or apply via our Waikato Careers Website by clicking here All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Anita Worrall at anita.worrall@waikatodhb.health.nz