Consultant Otolaryngologist

• Fixed term part time 0.7FTE (56 hours a fortnight) from 1 March – end May 2027
• Join our team in Nelson Hospital where your expertise makes a difference
• This is an excellent opportunity for an ENT specialist seeking a short-term position in a supportive clinical environment, and a fantastic work-life balance in one of New Zealand’s most sought-after regions.

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

Enjoy a working holiday at the top of the South Island while providing specialist Otolaryngology (ORL/ENT) care to patients across Nelson Marlborough region. We welcome applications from ENT specialists who can cover the full three-month period, as well as those available for only part of the term. Flexible arrangements may be considered to support service continuity and help meet our district-wide ENT clinical needs during the fixed term period.

As an ENT Specialist, you will contribute to the delivery of safe, effective, and patient-centred care across Nelson and Marlborough. This position is based in Nelson Hospital; however, it requires a district-wide cover across both Nelson and Wairau hospital sites.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing specialist ENT assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for ORL patients with a wide range of ORL conditions across the district.
• Supporting timely access to specialist care and effective patient management.
• Participate in the ENT roster 1:6 on-call
  

About the Team/Service/ Location

Nelson Marlborough provides hospital and specialist services to communities across Nelson, Tasman and Marlborough. ENT services form an important part of the district's specialist surgical care, supporting patients with a range of ENT conditions. Services include:

• Comprehensive adult and paediatric ENT assessments
• Surgical interventions ranging from minor procedures to complex otologic, sinus, and head & neck surgeries
• Hearing rehabilitation programs
• Multidisciplinary collaboration with audiology, speech therapy, oncology, and primary care providers
  

Our ENT department is a collegial and supportive team committed to excellence in patient care. We provide a stimulating professional environment with opportunities for innovation, professional growth, and participation in district-wide initiatives.

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About you:

The ideal applicant will:

• Have experience in otolaryngologist general specialist role and skin lesion removal.
• Ability to work independently as an ENT specialist in a provincial district.
• Hold Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (Otolaryngology) or equivalent.
• Be eligible for an Annual Practising Certificate with a vocational scope of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery with the Medical Council of New Zealand.
  

Collegiality and collaboration across all disciplines are key to our delivery of a successful service to our patients and our community. If this sounds like the sort of environment that you will thrive in, then we want to hear from you!

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 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. Application via email is not considered. 

If you have any questions about the role, please contact

-Gillian Champion – Interim General Manager, Gillian.Champion@tewhatuora.govt.nz or

-Sean Chan - HoD/ENT Surgeon, Sean.Chan@tewhatuora.govt.nz

For any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Athena Nguyen athena.nguyen@tewhatuora.govt.nz  

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

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