Sexual Health Specialist

• Sexual Health Specialist
• Taranaki & Tairāwhiti – remote-first, with monthly travel
• Permanent, 0.35FTE

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

We are seeking a Sexual Health Specialist to join our small but dedicated team providing specialist sexual and reproductive health services.

This role supports services across both Taranaki and Tairāwhiti, with care delivered primarily through a remote model, complemented by regular on-site presence (typically monthly) in each region. There is flexibility in how work is structured to support effective service delivery across both areas. Practitioners already working within Health NZ may be able to combine this role with their existing position, allowing for flexible allocation of their time across services.

The role includes providing clinical expertise and oversight for complex sexual and reproductive health care, including services for people living with HIV. The role also includes providing clinical leadership, supervision, and support to nursing staff, medical officers, and medical students within the sexual health service.

We welcome applications from experienced, professional practitioners who are committed to best-practice care and supporting multidisciplinary teams, with patients and communities at the centre of everything we do.

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About the Team/Service/ Location

· A supportive, collegial team environment with strong links to tertiary centres

· Competitive salary and benefits in line with the NZ MECA

· Opportunities for ongoing professional development and teaching

· Enjoy a balanced lifestyle in a stunning region, with flexibility in how you deliver care across Taranaki and Tairāwhiti

About you

· A relevant graduate and post-graduate qualification

· Experience in implementing Te Tiriti o Waitangi in action

· Registered as a Medical Practitioner with the Medical Council of New Zealand

· Hold a higher qualification appropriate to the clinical specialty which is recognised by the Medical Council of New Zealand for Vocational Registration in Sexual Health Medicine

· Excellent communication and teamwork skills

· Commitment to holistic and equitable patient care

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. If you have any questions about the role, please contact, Alison Martin, Manager Community and Child Health via email [email protected]

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.