Permanent / Fixed Term - General Surgery - Coastal NZ - North Island - February 2026

The Position

Skilled Medical is currently seeking a Registrar for the General Surgery Department that can demonstrate experience in the delivery of high-quality healthcare to patients. Registrars on this run provide services principally to wards in the acute services block, the Emergency Department, HDU / ICU and Day ward under the supervision of the consultant to whom they are attached.

Day to day clinical management of the team's patients including the admission and clerking of acute admissions, attendance at the consultant ward rounds and routine ward work in conjunction with the house surgeon. Participating on the on-call roster. Conduct Outpatient Clinics. Attend meetings as follows : Surgical Services weekly clinical meeting, Radiology review, Clinical Grand Round, Weekly Journal Club. Senior staff comprises six General Surgeons. There are a mix of SET 1 and SET 2 Registrars with non SET Training RMOs. There are six surgical House Officers and one Senior House Officer.

The Location

Taranaki boasts some of New Zealands most iconic natural landscapes like Mt Taranaki and many adventure activities. The rugged and wild coastline is home to more than 12 world-class surf breaks. Taranaki is a place where you can ski and surf in the same day.For a more relaxing experience, there are many walks (bush, coastal or mountain) as well as art trails, festivals and award-winning museums and galleries and a thriving caf culture.

Essential Criteria

Doctors must either have their MCNZ registration or be eligible to apply for registration via The Competent Authority Pathway.

About Skilled Medical

Skilled Medical is a leading international medical recruitment firm that delivers qualified medical professionals wherever they are needed in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. We are a quality accredited firm with years of industry experience supporting communities and assisting medical professionals in their work and careers. To learn more about Skilled Medical please visit us at www.skilledmedical.com

To Apply

For further information, please send your most up to date CV to Will Macdonald by selecting the 'Apply' button below, or please call a member of our permanent team in London on +44 (0) 333 444 2000 or in Australia on 1300 900 100.

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This permanent position is suitable for a qualified overseas candidate, subject to meeting professional registration and work visa requirements.