• Dunedin Hospital
• Permanent Full-Time (1.0 FTE)
• Salary: $185,380–$267,980 (ASMS MECA 2024)

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora invites applications for a Clinical Haematologist to join our collaborative team at Dunedin Hospital. This is an opportunity to work in a supportive, family-friendly environment with a wide variety of cases, access to professional development, and a close relationship with the University of Otago. Check out the video about working with us!

We are committed to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi guided by a holistic view that includes:

• Wairua (spiritual well-being)
• Hinengaro (psychological well-being)
• Tinana (physical well-being)
• Whānau (family and community well-being)

Why Join Us?

• Collaborative team of seven haematologists dedicated to high-quality patient care.
• Diverse caseload from a geographically rich region, providing rewarding challenges.
• Strong ties to the University of Otago, with opportunities to engage in teaching and mentorship.
• Family-friendly city with excellent outdoor activities and community life

About the role

As a Clinical Haematologist at Dunedin Hospital, you will play a central role in delivering high-quality care to a geographically diverse population across Otago and Southland. This includes:

• Inpatient and Outpatient Care: Managing a broad spectrum of malignant and non-malignant haematological conditions.
• After-Hours Laboratory Work: Providing essential laboratory expertise as part of an after-hours roster, with an option to take a more active role in the lab with rotation through the daytime lab cover
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Participating in meetings with the Christchurch Transplant Team and local multi-disciplinary meetings.
• Bleeding Centre: Supporting care and management for bleeding disorders within our dedicated centre.
• Outreach Clinics: Conducting regular outreach clinics in Invercargill and supporting patients across the wider Southern region.
• Teaching and Mentorship:
  
  • Working with 5th-year and pre-intern medical students from the University of Otago.
  • Mentoring Basic and Advanced trainees, as well as house officers.
• Research and Quality Improvement:
  
  • Contributing to an active trials division and the department's quality and safety program.
  • Opportunities for leadership within the department and the wider hospital setting.

This role offers the chance to make a significant impact in a supportive and dynamic team, with opportunities for professional growth

About you

We are looking for someone with a strong background in clinical and laboratory haematology. Whether your expertise lies in malignant or non-malignant haematology, we welcome applicants with subspecialty experience and a passion for research in this field.

To join us, you'll need:

• A Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent.
• Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians with advanced training in Clinical and Laboratory Haematology.
• Eligibility for vocational or Locum Tenens registration in Internal Medicine and Pathology with the Medical Council of New Zealand.

We also encourage applications from those who are about to complete or have recently completed their haematology fellowship.

About Working at 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.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are a pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on providing equitable outcomes for Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disabled Community.

Salary range

This role belongs to the ASMS Collective Agreement and falls between the Step 1 ($185,380) and Step 15 ($267,980 per annum pro rata)

How to Apply

To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on 24 July 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Agatha Chen, Recruitment Advisor – Senior Medical Officers at agatha.chen@tewhatuora.govt.nz.

Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

Please note at this time we will not be accepting any CVs from agencies. If CVs are sent without any prior agreement with the Recruitment Manager, this will be deemed unsolicited, and we will not accept them nor the responsibility for any fees related to unsolicited CVs.

Pre-Employment checks

In the interests of protecting our people and our patients, all appointments will be subject to:

Occupational Health Assessment
Police Vetting / Ministry of Justice safety checks
Serious misconduct checks (previous Public Service departments and statutory Crown entities only)