Resident Doctor - General Medicine - Beautiful Taranaki Region

Discover Medicine in One of New Zealand’s Most Breath taking Regions!

Advance your medical career while enjoying a truly enviable lifestyle. Taranaki offers the best of both worlds - a progressive hospital with strong training opportunities and a region famous for its outdoor lifestyle, surf beaches, and snow-capped peaks.

• Diverse experience across subspecialties including Cardiology, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Renal, Respiratory & Rheumatology
• Supportive, close-knit team of 6 Consultants, 13 Registrars, and 10 House Officers
• Excellent work-life balance with affordable living, beaches, and mountain adventures on your doorstep
• Salary $96,870 - $137,020 February 2026 commencement

The Hospital

The Hospital serves a population of approximately 118,000. The General Medicine team is made up of Consultants with a wide range of subspecialty interests, offering residents valuable exposure and mentorship within a supportive learning environment.

The organisation is grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, with a commitment to equitable, culturally safe healthcare for all New Zealanders.

The Role

You will be part of a dynamic and collegial General Medicine department that provides a broad range of subspecialty exposure.

Working under the supervision of experienced Consultants, providing care across medical wards, ICU, A&E, and outpatient clinics. Your responsibilities will include acute admissions, ward rounds, outpatient follow-ups, and participation in stress ECG testing.

There are also opportunities for you to take part in ongoing education, including MTD meetings, weekly journal clubs, and CME activities.

The Location

The Taranaki region is a hidden gem — offering stunning coastal scenery, lush farmland, and the dramatic backdrop of Mount Taranaki.

It’s an ideal destination for doctors seeking career development in a welcoming, relaxed, and adventure-filled community.

What Head Medical can do for you

Arranging a position overseas is very exciting, but we understand that it can also be daunting and time consuming. We’re the UK’s specialist in international medical recruitment and we’ve helped many Doctors relocate since we first started out in 2008 (you can read what people have said about working with us on our testimonials page). We know it’s important to balance career opportunities with lifestyle and we’ll talk through your plans and will get to know you to make sure we find the right role in the right location.Once we have secured a job for you, we’ll manage the Medical Registration and Visa application process, and support you (and your family) with the relocation itself.

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