Emergency Medicine Fellow | Parental Cover at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury, Christchurch

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Emergency Medicine Fellow (Fixed Term - 12 Months, Parental Leave Cover)

Christchurch Hospital | October 2026 Start

Advance your Emergency Medicine career in one of Australasia's busiest Emergency Departments.

Are you an Emergency Medicine specialist looking to broaden your experience while working in a high-performing tertiary Emergency Department?

We have an exciting 12-month fixed-term Fellowship opportunity to provide parental leave cover within the Emergency Department at Christchurch Hospital. This role offers the opportunity to further develop your clinical expertise, leadership, education, research or quality improvement interests while working alongside an experienced and supportive Emergency Medicine team.

Whether you're nearing the completion of your Emergency Medicine training or are an early-career consultant looking to gain additional Fellowship experience, this position provides an outstanding platform to enhance your career.

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora

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.

Mō te Tūranga | About the Role

As an Emergency Medicine Fellow, you'll join the dynamic team at Christchurch Hospital's Emergency Department, caring for more than 135,000 patients each year, with approximately 25% requiring hospital admission.

This Fellowship combines hands-on clinical practice with protected non-clinical time to pursue professional development aligned with your interests. You'll be supported by experienced Emergency Physicians and have opportunities to contribute to education, leadership, research, quality improvement and service development.

Areas of focus may include:

• Hyperbaric and Dive Medicine
• Ultrasound
• Medical Education and Simulation
• Research
• Toxicology
• Health Informatics
• Geriatric Emergency Medicine
• Palliative Care

This Fellowship is designed for doctors nearing completion of Emergency Medicine training or within the first five years following Fellowship, providing valuable experience during the transition to consultant practice.

What We Offer

• A dedicated Emergency Department Fellowship Coordinator and specialty supervisor
• Protected non-clinical time for education, leadership, research and quality improvement activities
• A supportive environment to develop your clinical and professional skills
• Funded Continuing Medical Education (CME) entitlements
• Opportunities to participate in teaching, research and departmental projects
• The opportunity to enjoy Christchurch's exceptional lifestyle, with easy access to mountains, beaches, skiing, hiking and world-class outdoor recreation

Mō te Tīma | About the Team

Christchurch Hospital is home to one of New Zealand's largest and busiest Emergency Departments and is recognised for excellence in Emergency Medicine training.

Our Fellowship programme has built a strong reputation as a "finishing school" for advanced trainees and early-career consultants, offering exceptional mentorship, clinical exposure and opportunities for professional development. You'll be joining a collaborative team committed to clinical excellence, innovation and education.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | About You

To be successful in this role you will:

• Be an advanced trainee nearing completion of Fellowship with the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (post-written examination), or
• Be within five years of attaining Fellowship in Emergency Medicine, or
• Hold an equivalent overseas Emergency Medicine qualification and be eligible for vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand
• Demonstrate excellent clinical judgement and communication skills
• Have an interest in education, research, leadership or service improvement
• Enjoy working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace diversity, equity and inclusion and welcome applications from Māori, Pacific peoples, disabled people, members of the rainbow community and people from all backgrounds and lived experiences.

Apply Now

To apply, please click Apply Now. Applications must be submitted through our online careers portal.

For further information about the recruitment process, please contact:

Amy Walker
Recruitment Specialist
Amy.Walker@tewhatuora.govt.nz

For more information about the Fellowship or the Emergency Department, please contact:

Dr Mark Gilbert
Emergency Physician - Senior Workforce Portfolio Holder
Mark.Gilbert@cdhb.health.nz