Consultant Emergency Medicine Physician

• FACEM or Emergency Medicine Specialist, Blenheim, Marlborough, New Zealand 
• Permanent part-time 0.8 FTE (64 hours per fortnight)
• Live the Lifestyle. Love Your Work. Make a Difference.

Imagine finishing your shift and being on the water, at a vineyard, mountain biking through native forest, or spending time with family all within minutes of leaving work.

At Wairau Hospital, Blenheim, you'll find the rare combination of meaningful Emergency Medicine practice, outstanding professional support, and an enviable lifestyle in the heart of New Zealand's stunning Marlborough region.

We're seeking a FACEM or equivalent Emergency Medicine Specialist to join our close knit and highly valued Emergency Department team. Whether you're looking for a better work-life balance, the opportunity to practise broad-spectrum Emergency Medicine, or a chance to become part of a welcoming community, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.

Why Wairau Hospital?

This is Emergency Medicine the way many doctors aspire to practise it.

You'll see a diverse and rewarding caseload across adult, paediatric, medical, surgical, and trauma presentations, allowing you to maintain and grow your full range of clinical skills. With approximately 22,000 presentations annually, our Emergency Department offers the perfect balance of variety, challenge, and autonomy.

As part of a highly collaborative multidisciplinary team, you'll work alongside experienced FACEM colleagues, dedicated nursing staff, inpatient specialties, and retrieval services, all committed to delivering exceptional care for our community.

Most importantly, you'll be joining a team that genuinely enjoys working together. Collegiality, respect, clinical excellence, and supporting one another are at the heart of our culture.

As an Emergency Medicine Physician, you'll:

• Provide high-quality emergency care across a broad range of presentations
• Contribute to a supportive and collaborative specialist workforce
• Mentor and supervise Registrars, House Officers, and Medical Students
• Participate in service development, quality improvement, and clinical leadership opportunities
• Share in a well-supported after-hours on-call roster
• Help shape the future of Emergency Medicine within our growing service
  

The Marlborough Difference
Come for the medicine. Stay for the lifestyle.

Marlborough offers an exceptional lifestyle that is increasingly difficult to find elsewhere.

Known internationally for its sunshine, vineyards, marine environment, and outdoor recreation, the region provides an unparalleled quality of life for individuals and families alike.

Whether your interests include:

• Sailing and boating in the Marlborough Sounds
• World-class food and wine
• Mountain biking, hiking, and fishing
• Affordable housing and shorter commutes
• Raising a family in a welcoming community

Marlborough offers the freedom to enjoy more of what matters outside of work. To explore all the ingredients for a better work/life balance in Blenheim click HERE

What We Are Looking For

You will:

• Hold a Fellowship of the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (FACEM) or equivalent recognised specialist qualification
• Be eligible for vocational registration in Emergency Medicine with the Medical Council of New Zealand
• Be committed to patient centred care and clinical excellence
• Enjoy working within a collaborative multidisciplinary environment
• Bring enthusiasm for teaching, mentoring, and service development

Experience working in regional, rural, or provincial Emergency Departments will be highly regarded, although not essential.

Working at Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora

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

We value diversity and welcome applications from our Māori, Pacific, disabled, LGBTQIA+, and culturally diverse communities. We believe our workforce should reflect the communities we serve.

For confidentiality discussions about the role, please contact:

Donna Addidle
Service Manager
Donna.Addidle@nmdhb.govt.nz

Dr Rachel Thomas
Head of Department
Rachel.Thomas@nmdhb.govt.nz

For recruitment enquiries:

Athena Nguyen
Recruitment Specialist
Athena.Nguyen@tewhatuora.govt.nz

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the position may close prior to the advertised closing date. 

Apply now

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