Paediatric Medicine Specialties
Explore 6 medical specialties in the Paediatric Medicine category. Complete salary information, requirements, and career pathways for New Zealand.
Medical care of infants, children and adolescents from birth to 18 years of age.
$180,000 - $320,000
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Children's hospitals, paediatric wards, community health centres
Medical care of newborn infants, especially premature or critically ill babies.
$200,000 - $350,000
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Neonatal intensive care units, special care baby units, maternity hospitals
Surgical treatment of diseases, injuries, and congenital abnormalities in children.
$240,000 - $420,000
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Children's hospitals, paediatric surgical units, operating theatres
Diagnosis and treatment of heart conditions in children from birth to adolescence.
$220,000 - $380,000
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Children's hospitals, paediatric cardiac units, outpatient clinics
Diagnosis and treatment of cancer in children and adolescents.
$220,000 - $380,000
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Children's hospitals, paediatric oncology units, cancer centres
Critical care medicine for seriously ill children requiring intensive monitoring and life support.
$230,000 - $400,000
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Paediatric intensive care units, children's hospitals
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