Consultant Obstetrician And Gynaecologist

Whangarei, Northland, New ZealandFixed Term full-time position until December 2026Health 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 RoleOur department offers a full range of general Obstetrics and Gynaecology services with links to the Auckland district for Gynaecological Oncology; Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Tertiary Neonatal Care and Tertiary Fertility.

Each year there are more than 2000 births in primary and secondary facilities in Northland.As a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, you will be based at the Whangarei Hospital, with visiting services across our three rural hospitals.

You will be a part of a 1 : 8 roster covering acute Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

You will work alongside a team of House Officers and 1-2 advanced trainees, and you will be highly involved in all acute cases providing direct hands-on patient care.

Every day you will be motivated and driven to work in the public health sector, bringing a 'can do' positive attitude.In return we can provide a range of hands-on experience in general Obstetrics and Gynaecology, as well as opportunities to develop special interests.

Our close-knit department maintains strong collegial relationships, offering plenty of teaching and learning opportunities.

Many of our House Officers complete the O&G Diploma and some join the O&G registrar training programme, and we teach 5th and 6th year medical students from the University of Auckland.Click here to view the position description.About the LocationAs well as a warm climate, the "winterless north" offers excellent schools; affordable housing and scenic coastal areas offering a range of recreational activities.

We are just a two hours' drive or 25-minute flight from the international hub of Auckland.

To learn more about our stunning location please click hereFor more information on living and working in Northland click hereAbout youTo be considered you must have or be eligible for specialist (or locum tenens) registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) in an Obstetrics & Gynaecology Vocational scope of practice.If you are currently overseas / not yet registered, we can assist you with the application process to obtain MCNZ registration.Working at Health New ZealandHealth 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.How to ApplyTo apply please click "apply now."

All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by 3 September 2025.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact

• will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

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