Gastroenterologist

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

The Gastroenterology Department at Palmerston North Hospital, New Zealand, serves the university town of Palmerston North, and the Manawatu district.

We provide quality outpatient gastroscopy and colonoscopy, ERCP, liver elastography, outpatient clinical care, inpatient gastroenterology care and bowel cancer screening services to the 180,000 people in our district.

We are affiliated to the University of Otago, have a training gastroenterology registrar in our department, and have a research relationship with Massey University.

This environment provides excellent opportunity for both teaching and research.

Please note that the successful applicant will form part of our team providing a general gastroenterology service.

Our ERCP service is currently fully staffed and so this position does not include practicing ERCP.

Palmerston North Hospital is a secondary hospital and offers most medical and surgical specialities with the exception of Cardiothoracic, Plastic and Neurosurgery.

We are the base for a regional head and neck oncology service, which has responsibility for a population of 550,000 and draws patients from Whanganui, Taranaki, and Hawke's Bay.

This means we are exposed to managing the gastrointestinal aspects of a tertiary cancer care service.

We can offer :

• An encouraging learning environment where you will continue to grow and be challenged
• A diverse, dynamic and collegial team environment
• Fulfilling and challenging work with great lifestyle options
• Six weeks annual leave per annum
• 10 paid days per annum available for continued medical education including a generous allowance towards costs of course and travel
• Generous relocation packages for national and international candidates

To be eligible for this position you must either hold vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand, be eligible for locum tenens or VOC3 registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand ( for further information).

The collegial relationships between departments are strong and consultation with other consultants is easy, either formally with multidisciplinary meetings or informally as required.

There is an active postgraduate medical society and there are excellent clinical library facilities.

Manawatu is known for its effortless blend of city and rural living; here you can choose your ideal lifestyle, from peaceful rural villages, to bustling townships, or city life.

The region includes the charming towns of Feilding, Kimbolton, Apiti, Himatangi Beach, Linton and Ashhurst to name a few, and at the centre of it all is the city of Palmerston North, the lively, multi-cultural heart of Manawatu.

Over 120,000 people choose to call Manawatu home, and with a diverse landscape like this it's easy to see why!

It's a family-friendly place that's easy to live and work, with easy access to an array of outdoor activities – beaches, ski fields, lakes, mountains, as well as fantastic mountain biking and hiking tracks.

No traffic and an easy commute to work, really help a with true work-life balance.

Our fantastic central location means exploring other parts of New Zealand is easy as a drive or a short flight.

We are well served with excellent schooling options, as well as two tertiary institutes – Massey University and the International Pacific College.

Discover more hidden gems that Manawatu and Palmerston North have to offer here : Manawatu & Palmerston North - Visit | Live | Study | Business (manawatunz.co.nz).

Check out our careers site here for more information about Palmerston North hospital.

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.

How to Apply

To apply please click "apply now." All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Denella Statham Recruitment Specialist.

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