Job Title

Paediatrician | Tauranga, Bay of Plenty

Overview

Make a meaningful difference to the health and wellbeing of children and families as a Paediatrician in Tauranga. This opportunity suits a compassionate, clinically capable professional who values collaborative care, clear communication and positive patient outcomes.

You will contribute to the assessment, diagnosis and management of paediatric patients while working alongside a multidisciplinary team. With the opportunity to support children across a varied clinical environment, this role offers professional challenge, purpose and the chance to build strong relationships with patients, wh?nau and colleagues.

About the Client & Why This Location

Based in Tauranga, this opportunity offers the chance to contribute to a patient-focused healthcare environment where teamwork, safety and quality care are central to the service.

Tauranga and the wider Bay of Plenty combine coastal living with an energetic regional centre. Enjoy access to beaches, harbours, parks, walking tracks and outdoor activities, alongside a vibrant food scene, local markets, cultural experiences and community events. The area offers a welcoming, family-friendly lifestyle with a range of schools, services and recreational options.

Tauranga is well placed for exploring the wider region, with Rotorua, the Coromandel and other popular North Island destinations accessible for day trips and weekends away. Local transport connections and access to major routes make it convenient to enjoy both the city and the surrounding countryside.

Required Skills & Essential Qualifications

• Strong paediatric clinical assessment, diagnostic and management skills.
• Clear, compassionate communication with children, parents, caregivers and wh?nau.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Sound clinical judgement, prioritisation and escalation skills.
• Commitment to patient safety, quality improvement and culturally responsive care.
• Ability to remain calm, organised and effective in a busy clinical environment.
• Must be registered with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ).

Nice to Have Skills

• Experience supporting teaching, supervision or mentoring within a clinical team.
• Familiarity with quality improvement, clinical audit or service development activities.
• Confidence working with diverse communities and complex family needs.
• Interest in contributing to service improvement and collaborative clinical practice.
• Experience with electronic clinical documentation systems.

Preferred Experience

• Relevant postgraduate clinical experience in paediatric services or similar settings.
• Experience managing a broad range of paediatric presentations.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritise care and respond appropriately to changing clinical needs.
• Experience working collaboratively in multidisciplinary environments.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development through teaching, audit or quality improvement involvement.

Other Requirements

• Current eligibility to work in New Zealand.
• Flexibility to participate in rostered, weekend or on-call duties where required by the service.
• Completion of standard onboarding, identity, compliance and employment checks.
• Commitment to maintaining professional standards, confidentiality and safe clinical practice.
• Willingness to relocate to or travel to Tauranga as required for the role.

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