• Wellington Regional Hospital and Kenepuru Hospital, Wellington, New Zealand
• Full-time, fixed-term (6 December 2026 - 6 December 2028)
• Salary band: as per ASMS SECA

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the role

This is a two-year fixed-term position for a qualified Senior Medical Officer to undertake vocational training towards an ANZCA qualified Pain Medicine Specialist.

This role will provide you with the opportunity to complete the required clinical hours for this training within a highly experienced multi-disciplinary team of a regional tertiary service.

About the team

You will be working alongside an enthusiastic and cohesive team of medical specialists, clinical psychologists, occupational therapist, physiotherapists and nurses. The interdisciplinary team meets regularly and provides individual and group programmes in-person as well as online. You will provide medical assessments as the sole practitioner as well as being part of an interdisciplinary assessment panel.

You will have opportunities to provide ultrasound and fluoroscopy guided interventions. As this is a training position, supervision by Pain Medicine Specialists is provided for all aspects of the role. The service’s current research focus is on developing support for opioid tapering and online resources to address access, equity and challenges to offer best practice pain management to the geographically large region.

About you

You will:

• be vocationally registered with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ)
• hold FANZCA or another eligible surgical, medical, or general practice specialist qualification, and either be registered or be eligible for vocational registration in that specialty with the MCNZ
• work in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team
• be able to provide consistently high standards of medical care
• be enthusiastic about supporting patients with chronic conditions
• have relevant experience and training.

About the location

Wellington is an excellent place to live, offering a balance of lifestyle benefits and natural beauty. Enjoy the city’s vibrant cultural scene, excellent cafés and restaurants, a reliable public transport network, and easy access to beaches, parks, and walking trails. The city's compact layout makes commuting relatively straightforward, while its strong sense of community and high quality of life makes it attractive to individuals, couples and families alike.

The Wellington region has a variety of surrounding communities that offer different lifestyles while remaining well connected to the city. Hutt Valley (Hutt Hospital) and Porirua (Kenepuru Hospital), is approximately 15-30 minutes from central Wellington. It is popular with families due to its green spaces, diverse communities, shopping and recreation facilities. Further north, the Kāpiti Coast is approximately 40-60 minutes from Wellington and is renowned for its beautiful beaches, relaxed lifestyle, growing town centres, and strong appeal to families, professionals and retirees seeking more space while maintaining access to the capital.

Working for Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness’. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.

The Equity Work Programme at Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.

How to apply

To apply please click 'apply now'. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Sandra Tam [email protected]

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

We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website.