Specialist Consultant

Pain Medicine Consultant

Location: Christchurch, New Zealand

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Start Date: 1 January 2027

Eligibility: Applicants must hold specialist qualifications and be currently practising in the UK, New Zealand, or Australia.

About the Role

An excellent opportunity is available for a Pain Medicine Consultant to join a multidisciplinary pain management service in Christchurch. You will provide specialist assessment and treatment for patients with acute and chronic pain conditions, working closely with medical, nursing, and allied health professionals.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering specialist pain medicine consultations and treatment plans
• Managing complex acute and chronic pain presentations
• Collaborating within a multidisciplinary team
• Participating in quality improvement and service development
• Supporting teaching, mentoring, and clinical education activities

Why Christchurch?

Christchurch offers an outstanding lifestyle with easy access to the Southern Alps, beaches, hiking trails, and outdoor recreation. The city combines modern amenities with a relaxed pace of life, excellent schools, vibrant dining and arts scenes, and a welcoming community, making it an ideal place to live and work.

Interested candidates are encouraged to enquire for further details or a full position description.

Ski, surf, cycle, walk or explore the gardens – the world is your oyster in Christchurch.

Stunning beaches and landscapes, cycle and walking trails and ski fields all surround this major urban centre. The perfect spot for families, education, sporting and lifestyle choices are all abundant.

Be a part of a large tertiary, teaching and research hospital in the South Island of New Zealand. It’s the major trauma centre for the region with more than 800 beds, which allows career progression and opportunities to learn. You’ll be spoilt for choice outside of work as well, with loads to see and do.