Podiatrist - Bay of Plenty at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Lakes, Bay of Plenty

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Build your career in the stunning Bay of Plenty with the flexibility to be based in either Tauranga or Whakatāne
• Full-time position 1.0 FTE working Monday - Friday
• Deliver specialist podiatry care across hospital, outpatient, and community settings

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

Bring your podiatry expertise into a role where your clinical skills directly improve patient outcomes. This position provides specialist podiatry services across Tauranga and Whakatāne, supporting patients through wound care, triage, and acute interventions.

Work across a variety of settings including outpatient clinics, acute wards, and emergency care environment. Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure timely, effective care, while also supporting community-based needs. The role offers variety, autonomy, and the opportunity to grow within a supportive and connective service.

About the Team/Service/Location

The Bay of Plenty podiatry service is a small, highly connected team delivering care across both Tauranga and Whakatāne. Collaboration sits at the centre of practice, with strong links across hospital services and the wider community. The team is supported by experienced clinicians and professional leadership, creating an environment that values innovation, shared learning, and continuous improvement. Whether based in Tauranga or Whakatāne, you will experience the benefits of working in a region known for its coastal lifestyle, lush bush terrain, warm climate, and strong community connections.

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About You

You are an experienced Podiatrist with a strong clinical foundation and a proactive approach to patient care. Confident working across varied environments, you bring expertise in wound care and the ability to manage diverse caseloads with sound clinical judgement. With the mindset of building strong relationships with patients and colleagues, your practice reflects a commitment to equity, cultural safety, and delivering high quality, patient-centred care.

What you will bring:

• Registration with the Podiatrist Board of New Zealand and a current Annual Practicing Certificate
• Minimum five years of experience in secondary healthcare, with a focus on wound care
• Demonstrated ability in triage and managing diverse clinical presentations
• Strong communication and relationship building skills
• Experience or interest in service development and quality improvement
• Commitment to culturally responsive practice and equitable healthcare delivery

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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 Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply for the role please click apply now.  All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on 27 April 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact bp-Careers@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.