General Surgery Fellow (Colorectal)

Contract : Full time, 12 months fixed term - starting 2 February 2026Salary : As per ASMS SECA - Fellow stepHealth 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, whanau-centred care, and excellence.About the roleWe are seeking a motivated and skilled Colorectal Fellow to join our surgical team for a one-year fixed-term position.

This is an ideal opportunity for a surgeon who has recently completed, or will complete, general surgical training and achieve FRACS in 2025.

The fellowship offers the opportunity to gain further experience as an independent specialist within a supportive tertiary environment.Key responsibilities include : Independent management of patients in outpatient clinics, endoscopy, and theatreActive participation in the acute general surgery on-call roster (with senior SMO backup)Supervision and teaching of junior medical staff (RMOs)Involvement in departmental audits and quality improvement programmesThis role is well-suited to a candidate who is clinically confident, committed to teamwork, and prepared to manage their own patient workload within a tertiary surgical unit.About the Team / Service / LocationCapital, Coast and Hutt Valley District provides tertiary colorectal services to the Wellington region and central New Zealand.

Our dedicated colorectal unit includes : Four experienced colorectal surgeonsA nurse practitioner and clinical nurse specialistA supportive team of registrars and house officersWe manage a full range of benign and malignant colorectal conditions, with services aligned to faster cancer treatment targets.

The Fellow will play an integral role in supporting high-quality surgical care across elective and acute settings.Capital, Coast andHutt Valley district is located centrally in Wellington and has over 6,000 full-time equivalent staff, making us one of the major employers in the Wellington region.

We operate three hospitals - Wellington Regional Hospital in Newtown,Hutt Valley Hospital and Kenepuru Hospital inPorirua - as well as theKapiti Health Centre at Paraparaumu.About youCompletion of General Surgery training (FRACS or equivalent) or expected completion by 2025Eligible for registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ)Excellent communication, teamwork, and leadership skillsWork in collaboration with multidisciplinary teamAble to provide consistently high standards of medical careRelevant experience and trainingWorking at Health New ZealandHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is - the weaving of wellness - .

We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa / New Zealand.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.

We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability.

A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community.

We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Maori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.How to applyTo apply please click - apply now.

• All applications must be submitted through our online careers -We are not accepting recruitment agency - s applicants.Job detailsJob Reference : Job Reference : SMO40-25Location : North Island - Wellington - Hutt ValleyNorth Island - Wellington - PoriruaNorth Island - Wellington - Wellington CentralJob type : Job type : Contract / Temp Full timeExpertise : Clinical - Senior Medical Officers, Medical Officers and Fellows - General Surgery

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