Plastic Surgery Smo

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

We are seeking Permanent Specialist Plastics Consultants.

The successful applicants will join our Plastics Surgical team based at Waikato Hospital.

Participation in an on-call roster with elective and acute work at Waikato Hospital and peripheral sites.

An interest in Hand Surgery, Cleft lip and palate, Breast or Head and Neck Surgery is desirable as well as Burns.

The position will also involve teaching, audit and quality assurance activities.

The Plastics Surgery Unit provides services to its four satellite hospitals and the Midland Region taking in Gisborne, Taranaki and Rotorua.

It is essential that you hold or are eligible for vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand as a Plastics Surgeon for these positions, situated in a highly sought after location.

We are keen to talk to you if you experienced or if you are starting out as a new consultant.

Either way you will play a key role in the development of our service.

An average week is never average - you will be working across acute and elective surgery, outpatient clinics, skin shop, teaching and serving a wide geographical spread population of over 860,000.

Positions can be permanent or fixed term, full time or part time by negotiation.

• Acute and elective surgery.
• Outpatient clinics.
• Ward rounding on post-acute and elective patients.
• Education and training of Junior staff, and other professions.

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About the Team / Service

Waikato Hospital is a major tertiary referral and teaching centre providing a wide range of plastic surgery services including hand surgery, head and neck reconstructive surgery, lower limb, cleft lip & palate, as well as being the regional burns unit for the Midlands Region.

The department supports 5 regional secondary care and four satellite hospitals.

The successful applicant will join a well-established, dynamic team of 8 SMO and 3 MOSS supported by a strong multi-disciplinary team.

About Hamilton

Waikato Hospital is a major regional hospital in Hamilton and is a leading tertiary teaching hospital located in Hamilton, New Zealand, serving as the regional hub for the Midland area, which includes the Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Lakes, Tairawhiti, and Taranaki districts.

With around 722 inpatient beds, 22 operating theatres, and a dedicated outpatient clinic and procedure centre, Waikato Hospital provides comprehensive hospital services, including radiology, laboratory, and pharmacy.

As a major teaching hospital with affiliations to the University of Auckland, University of Waikato, and Wintec, it offers a dynamic learning environment and access to research opportunities.

The hospital is equipped with advanced diagnostic and treatment facilities located on the Waiora Waikato Hospital Campus, with both road and air ambulance support.

Hamilton, where Waikato Hospital is situated, is a vibrant city nestled alongside the scenic Waikato River, offering a perfect mix of nature and culture.

Explore the stunning Hamilton Gardens, home to themed gardens from Italy to Asia, or visit the Waikato Museum to delve into the region's rich history.

The city also boasts the Hamilton Zoo, where you can walk through an aviary filled with native birds.

Hamilton is a lively hub, with a variety of cafes, restaurants, and bars, along with events like rugby, cricket, and the famous National Agricultural Fieldays and Balloons over Waikato festival.

With its vibrant atmosphere and proximity to outdoor adventures, Hamilton is an ideal place to live and work.

For more information on living and working in Waikato click here

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 Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

About you

The team are looking to expand the department to fit with projected service requirements, and welcome applications from those eligible for vocational registration in the specialty.

All sub-specialty interests will be considered.

Key attributes are to have a team focus, a sense of humour and a can-do attitude.

How to Apply

To apply please click "Apply online" or apply via our Waikato Careers website by clicking here.

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

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Rachel Spencer at