General Surgeon

Fixed Term 6 months (June to December 2026)0.85FTEHealth New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi andis dedicated to serving all New Zealanders.

Through integration andcollaboration, we - re building a health system underpinned by partnership,equity, sustainability, whanau-centred care, and excellence.About the RoleWe are seeking aGeneral Surgeon to join our team at Timaru Public Hospital to provide 6 monthsof cover for Sabbatical Leave.

We areoffering 0.85 FTE, with a roster of 5 weeks on, 1 week off.The GeneralSurgery department consists of 6 General Surgeons, supported by two Registrarsas well as Resident Medical Doctors.

We pride ourselves on being a verycollegial department with a flat structure creating a friendly workingenvironment.

A wide variety of General Surgical procedures is performed in thedepartment, including breast, colorectal, skin, etc, as well as endoscopy.

The on-call is divided on a 1 in 6 basis.During your - on -weeks, you will commonly have 2 half day theatre sessions, 1 half day endoscopysession, 2 half day clinics (one being a minor procedure clinic).

About youYou - ll bring NewZealand Vocational Registration (or be eligibility for vocational registration)in General Surgery.

Most importantly, you - ll thrive in a team environment andvalue the variety and autonomy that comes with working in a smaller hospitalsetting.You are a registeredGeneral Surgeon, or will be at the time of employment, with an ability andwillingness to work in a provincial setting.

You will be an able endoscopist(gastroscopy and colonoscopy)We welcome Specialists trained in Aotearoa New Zealand and Australia orthose who have trained in similar healthcare systems globally.Why Timaru?

Forget the trafficjams and sky-high house prices - Timaru offers balance.

Nestledbetween the Southern Alps and the Pacific Ocean, you - ll have skiing, hiking,cycling, and beaches on your doorstep, all while being just two hours fromChristchurch and Dunedin.Timaru is a placewhere you can : Build your career in a hospital big enough tochallenge you, yet small enough to know everyone - s name.Enjoy a lifestyle where your commute ismeasured in minutes, leaving more time for the things you love.A number of our staff commute to work by footor bike in a safe town for active commuting with great walking and cyclingright on the doorstep of the hospital.Join us - not justfor the job, but for the team, the lifestyle, and the opportunity to make areal difference in a region that values and supports its people.Working at HealthNew ZealandHealthNew Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare forthe people of New Zealand.

We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusiveso that we are better positioned to understand and service our community.

Wewelcome applications from our diverse Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbowcommunities.Salary RangeThis role is coveredby the terms and conditions of the relevant ASMS Collective, and the salary will be inaccordance with the Pay Scale, and dependent on relevant experience.

Details of the current collective agreementcan be found here.

SECA | ASMSNewZealand Registration with the Medical Council (for overseas trained applicants)Pleasevisit the New Zealand Medical Council website for more details and therequirements required towards gaining NZ Vocational Scope Registration.Getting registered | Medical CouncilWe look forward toreceiving your application directly via our Careers Site.If you have anyquestions regarding this role please contact Human Resources by phoning .Close Date : 5 October 2025Job detailsJob Reference : Job Reference : IMAK Location : South Island - Canterbury - Timaru and South CanterburyJob type : Expertise : Clinical - Senior Medical Officers, Medical Officers and Fellows - General Surgery

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