Senior Medical Officer – Rheumatology
Middlemore Hospital, Auckland
Employment type: Permanent (0.4 FTE) and Fixed-Term Proportional (0.4 FTE)
Join a supportive, collegial team of Rheumatologists delivering high-quality care across diverse communities. Be part of a leading tertiary hospital network offering both complexity and collegiality.
What’s in it for you:
* Work in a collaborative multidisciplinary team across multiple sites
* Serve a vibrant, multicultural population of over 600,000
* Access to professional development and CME opportunities
* Potential to participate in General Medicine if interested
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
The Department of Rheumatology at Counties Manukau invites applications from suitably qualified Senior Medical Officers for the following positions:
* Fixed-Term (0.4 FTE): Parental leave cover from April 2025 to December 2025
* Permanent (0.4 FTE): Ongoing proportional appointment
Both positions involve a mix of inpatient consultations and outpatient clinic work. You will contribute to a service that operates across multiple locations – including Middlemore Hospital, Manukau Super Clinic, and regional locality clinics – providing integrated care to one of New Zealand’s most diverse populations.
Interested candidates may also participate in general medicine work.
About the Team/Service/Location
Our Rheumatology team comprises eight SMOs, registrars, and four senior nurses. The service is based at Middlemore Hospital, a 1,000-bed tertiary teaching hospital providing comprehensive acute medical and surgical services. For more information on living and working in Manukau, click here.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will:
* Be a vocationally registered Rheumatologist with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ)
* Hold FRACP or an equivalent qualification
* Be experienced in managing both inpatient consults and outpatient care
* Enjoy working in multidisciplinary teams
* Demonstrate cultural awareness and a commitment to equity
To view the Position Description, please click here.
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 12 May 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Barbara Ridgway.
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.
At Counties Manukau Health, people and their lives matter to us. We are a values-based and inclusive organisation committed to delivering the best health outcomes for our community. We encourage applications from all backgrounds who share our values and are passionate about working in our community, especially from Māori and Pacific communities. We are also committed to our Disability Strategy, focusing on accessibility for people with disabilities. Our values are Valuing Everyone - Whakawhanaungatanga, Kind - Manaakitanga, Together - Kotahitanga, Excellent - Rangatiratanga. If these resonate with you, join us today.
Job details
Job Reference: CMH202515226
Location: North Island - Auckland - South & East Auckland
Job type: Clinical - Senior Medical Officers, Medical Officers and Fellows - Rheumatology
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