General Medicine Physician - Thames Hospital

North Island - Waikato – Thames, North Island

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

Come and join us in Thames, gateway to the Coromandel peninsula. We have an opportunity for a motivated physician with a broad range of skills to join the medical service in Thames Hospital. Our team of five consultants provides inpatient and outpatient general medical care to a population of around 50,000 permanent residents. The physicians lead a team of Senior House Officers and registrars from the Rural Hospital Medicine and General and Acute Care Medicine training programs.

There is a 1 : 4 to 1 : 5 on call roster. Our roster is based around a rotating three‑week cycle of ward roles. Weeks “off‑the‑ward” are built into this roster. This ensures all physicians have protected non‑clinical time and opportunities to take annual leave and CME leave. This structure also allows flexibility of FTE with options to work less than 1.0 FTE by working fewer “on‑the‑ward” weeks across the year.

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About the Team / Service

Thames Hospital is a modern 50‑bed secondary care facility offering a comprehensive range of services, including an emergency department, inpatient care, day surgery, an infusion unit, rehabilitation services, birthing unit and low‑acuity mental health care.

It is a rural hospital, with subspecialty services provided at Waikato Hospital—around 90 minutes away by road transport.

Our hospital boasts 24‑hour laboratory and radiology services, including advanced CT imaging. As an accredited training hub, we support 5th and 6th‑year medical students from Auckland University, PGY2 House Officers, and registrars in Rural Hospital Medicine and General and Acute Care Medicine. We offer a robust quality improvement program, CME opportunities, and a RMO teaching program. Telehealth is expanding at Thames, supporting inpatient care, outpatient clinics, and emergency services like stroke thrombolysis.

About Thames

Located in the heart of The Coromandel, Thames is a charming town steeped in history and surrounded by stunning natural beauty. The area offers a mix of colonial architecture, a vibrant arts scene, and a rich cultural heritage, including Māori history and the town’s gold mining past. Outdoor enthusiasts will find endless opportunities to explore the Coromandel Ranges and Kauaeranga Valley with hiking and camping right on your doorstep. Thames also marks the beginning of the Hauraki Rail Trail, perfect for cycling through the region’s scenic landscapes. With an abundance of cafés, boutique shops, and local attractions, Thames provides a perfect balance of adventure, relaxation, and community. It’s an ideal place to build your career while enjoying the serene beauty and lifestyle of the Coromandel.

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Join us -Come and join us at Thames Hospital

About you

Applications are invited from Fellows of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians or Fellows of the Division of Rural Hospital Medicine, or equivalent. You must be eligible for vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand.

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 online ” or apply via our Waikato Careers website by clickinghere.

All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal.

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