Fellow - Emergency Department (full time and part time roles) available
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
Join the Auckland City Hospital's Adult Emergency Department (AED) as a Fellow in Emergency Medicine and play a crucial role in delivering world-class healthcare to a diverse population.
The position of Clinical Fellow, in partnership with all other medical staff, is to ensure all medical aspects of the provision of care services in the ED. The Fellow is expected to complete their FACEM training requirements and specifically acquire skills in this time to be a confident future Emergency Medicine Specialist.
We have FTE positions to offer (start date of February 2026), with flexibility for part time options and a minimum 0.67 FTE for some roles. (Please note that for overseas applicants, FTE will need to be 0.75 or above)
Responsibilities:
- Deliver high-quality medical care in line with professional standards and legal requirements.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure patient-centered care and appropriate referrals.
- Engage in clinical rosters, teaching, research, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Support departmental goals, budget compliance, and evidence-based practices.
- Prioritize patient safety, cultural competence, and continuous improvement.
- Uphold Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles and support equitable health outcomes, especially for Māori.
- Embrace digital tools for organisational effectiveness.
The post is open to medically qualified applicants who should hold the FRACP or equivalent qualification and be eligible for vocational registration with the New Zealand Medical Council.
Please note, you will be required to provide source verification of your qualifications for your registration application. For more information about the registration process and source verification of qualifications, please click here.
For further details, please refer to the position description here
About the Team
The Adult Emergency Department (AED) and Clinical Decision Unit (CDU) at Te Toka Tumai is a level 1 regional major trauma centre caring for over 85,000 adult patients per year, with the department actively committed to growth, upskilling and research.
Our commitment is to the highest levels of clinical practice and quality, providing our patients the best standards of care, with a strong focus on staff wellbeing.
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About you
Qualifications:
- Full registration with the New Zealand Medical Council.
- Training in Emergency Medicine or equivalent.
- Commitment to biculturalism and Maori health.
- Minimum of 4 years' Emergency Medicine experience, and in final year of training.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Critical care experience is a plus.
- This role offers a dynamic environment with flexible non-clinical time for professional development.
For any questions please contact Mark Friedericksen, Service Clinical Director AED/CDU MarkFr@adhb.govt.nz
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 by 30th May 25. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Michelle Kanth at michelle.kanth@tewhatuora.org.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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| Reference | AUC19666 |
|---|---|
| Posted on | 16/05/2025 |
| Closes on | 30/05/2025 |
| Location | Auckland City Hospital |
| Expertise | Emergency Medicine |
| This position is a Core Children's worker under the Children's Act & requires full safety checks completed before any new employee starts | |
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Te Toka Tumai | Auckland is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer that values and embraces the diverse population we serve. We welcome and support people of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disability and religion.
