Occupational & Environmental Physician (or Medical Officer in Occupational Health) - multiple roles
Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
Occupational & Environmental Physician (or Medical Officer in Occupational Health) – multiple roles
- FTE Negotiable (0.5 - 1.3 available)
- Permanent, fixed term, or secondment opportunity
- Te Toka Tumai Auckland and/or Waitemāta based
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
Occupational & Environmental Physicians play a crucial role in delivering Occupational Health and Wellbeing services in Health New Zealand. We are recruiting 1.3FTE (0.5 Waitemata, 0.8 Auckland). This FTE provides expert guidance and support in occupational health and wellbeing service for two campuses: Te Toka Tumai Auckland and Waitemāta. There is flexibility in how the FTE may be operationalised, which we look forward to discussing with you during the recruitment process.
The purpose of these roles is to provide clinical advice and subject matter expertise to the occupational health and wellbeing team, Health and Safety Advisors, Managers, Kamiahi (employees) and Senior Leadership. There is a combination of patient facing and project work. You will join a team of Occupational & Environmental Phyicians and Occupational Health Doctors around the motu (country) that work in partnership with the interdisciplinary Occupational Health and Wellbeing team and wider organisation.
About you
As a vocationally registered medical practitioner with the Medical Council of New Zealand (or eligible for vocational registration with MCNZ), you bring a wealth of expertise to the role as an Occupational & Environmental Physician. With a minimum of five years experience in Occupational Medicine and a Fellowship in Occupational Medicine, you have cultivated a solid foundation in the field.
We also invite applications from Medical Officers in Occupational Health:
- Doctors with extensive experience in Occupational Medicine that hold (or are working towards) a recognised Occupational Medicine Diploma
- Registrars on the Royal Australasian College of Physicians Australasian Faculty of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (RACP AFOEM) Training Program.
Your demonstrated commitment to advancing your skills and knowledge in Occupational Medicine underscores your dedication to professional growth. This focus on continuous learning ensures that you remain at the forefront of best practice, equipping you to provide comprehensive care and guidance to individuals and organisations alike. Your qualifications and experience make you an invaluable asset in promoting health and wellbeing in the workplace.
You will bring
- A deep understanding of workplace health, safety and wellbeing, enabling you to address complex health issues and effective management of risk in occupational settings.
- Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth
- Experience in projects / initiatives which give effect to Te Tiriti principals and frameworks, and the application of Mātauranga Māori and Kaupapa Māori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings.
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 NZ 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 are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.
This role plays a pivotal part in this organisational commitment by focusing on the health and wellbeing of the workforce that provides healthcare services to the people of Aotearoa New Zealand.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board when you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate relevant skills gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.
We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
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 Monday, 20 January 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Matt Kelly at matt.kelly@tewhatuora.govt.nz