Job Title

Infectious Diseases Physician

Overview

Make a meaningful contribution to patient care as an Infectious Diseases Physician in Tauranga. This opportunity offers the chance to apply specialist expertise across a varied clinical environment, work closely with multidisciplinary teams, and support high standards of safe, effective care.

You will contribute to the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management of patients with infectious diseases while collaborating with colleagues across clinical services. It is an excellent opportunity for a skilled physician who values teamwork, clear communication, and positive outcomes for patients and their wh?nau.

About the Client & Why This Location

Join a healthcare service where your expertise can make a direct difference to patients, colleagues, and the wider community. The role provides the opportunity to work alongside experienced healthcare professionals in a collaborative environment that values clinical quality, professional contribution, and compassionate care.

Tauranga offers an appealing blend of coastal living, outdoor recreation, local culture, cafés, restaurants, and community events. The wider Bay of Plenty provides opportunities to enjoy beaches, walking tracks, scenic landscapes, and relaxed weekend exploration. With family-friendly communities, local amenities, and transport connections to other major centres, Tauranga is an attractive base for both lifestyle and professional development.

Required Skills & Essential Qualifications

• Specialist clinical capability in infectious diseases assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and management.
• Strong clinical reasoning, sound decision-making, and effective prioritisation in a busy healthcare environment.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage respectfully with patients, wh?nau, and colleagues.
• A collaborative approach to multidisciplinary teamwork and shared clinical decision-making.
• Commitment to patient safety, quality improvement, infection prevention, and professional standards.
• Ability to manage complex presentations, recognise changing clinical needs, and escalate appropriately.
• Must be registered with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ).

Nice to Have Skills

• Experience contributing to antimicrobial stewardship and infection prevention initiatives.
• Confidence supporting colleagues through advice, consultation, teaching, or mentoring.
• Experience using clinical information systems and maintaining accurate patient documentation.
• Interest in audit, service improvement, and evidence-informed practice.
• Ability to contribute positively to service development and a supportive team culture.

Preferred Experience

• Relevant postgraduate clinical experience in infectious diseases or a closely related service.
• Experience managing complex infections across varied clinical settings.
• Demonstrated experience working effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience participating in clinical audits, teaching, quality improvement, or service development.
• Strong experience with clinical prioritisation, consultation, and escalation.

Other Requirements

• Eligibility to work in New Zealand.
• Flexibility to participate in rostered duties or on-call arrangements, where required.
• Completion of standard onboarding, compliance, health, and safety checks.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and professional standards.
• Availability to work in Tauranga, Bay of Plenty.

Bring your infectious diseases expertise to a rewarding opportunity in Tauranga—apply today.