Orthopaedic Surgeon - Orthopaedics

Opportunity for experienced Orthopaedic surgeons to join one of New Zealands largest orthopaedic departments

Permanent and fixed term full time positions available for surgeons with an interest in foot and ankle procedures.Bring your experience to a leading trauma centre in NZs largest city.Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

Our Orthopaedic service, based at two sites in central Auckland, provides specialist secondary care for the wider Auckland region, and tertiary care for complex conditions for the whole of New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands.

We are particularly interested in experience orthopaedic surgeons with an interest in foot and ankle surgery, but welcome applications from those with other specialisations who may complement our current team.

You will work closely with our team of Orthopaedic Surgeons, as well as sub-specialty fellows and senior and Junior Registrars, House Officers and Nurses.

Nga Pukenga Motuhake | Important Skills

You must hold, or be eligible for registration as a specialist with the Medical Council of New Zealand, and have appropriate post graduate qualifications (FRACP).

This process can be facilitated collaboratively with our organisation to gain temporary registration for your period of employment.

For more information, please contact Kavitha John, Recruitment Consultant at

Please click here to view the Job Description

Ko wai matou | Our Organisation

We are Te Toka Tumai Auckland.

We provide health and disability services to more than half a million people living in central Auckland, regional services for Northland and greater Auckland, and specialist national services for the whole of New Zealand.

Our main sites are Auckland City Hospital, Greenlane Clinical Centre and Starship Childrens Hospital, in central Auckland.

We are part of Health New Zealand, Te Whatu Ora, the organisation managing New Zealands National Health Service.

Health NZ leads the day-to-day running of the health system, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels.

We are committed to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi and providing culturally safe care.

We value role modelling manaakitanga as demonstrated by Ngati Whatua in the gifting of their whenua on which our hospitals stand.

We aspire to having a workforce reflective of the communities we serve and achieving equitable outcomes for all.

He aha nga painga o tenei mahi mou | Why you will enjoy working here

We encourage, and provide access, to services and benefits that will help you get the most out of your time at Te Toka Tumai Auckland.

We are proud to offer :

Excellent professional development opportunities, and on-going educational funding and support.A collegial atmosphere with a strong academic focus, and an organisation-wide commitment to quality and process improvement.Opportunity to guide and mentor more junior doctors.Experience in a leading trauma centre, where there are many opportunities for you to work within multi-disciplinary teams caring for patients aged 16 years and over.A range of employee benefits, such as additional annual leave, free educational seminars, discounted gym membership, plus many moreWe are an accredited employer with the NZ immigration and we can offer relocation financial assistance as well.We recognise there is more to life than work, and we know that with beaches, skiing and a wealth of adventure pursuits on our doorstep, youll find it easy to establish a great work life balance.

Add to this our position as gateway to the Pacific, an island getaway is only a couple of hours away.

For more information on what we offer please click here

Me pehea te tuku tono | How to apply

To apply please click on the `Apply tab below and submit your application online attaching your updated CV and Covering Letter outlining your experience and motivation to apply to this role.

If you have any queries about the online process, please contact Kavitha John, Recruitment Consultant at

Click here to view details about our recruitment process

Immigration / Visa Support

Immigration NZ has introduced a new Accredited Employer Work Visa system from 4 July

• that includes a simplified residency process for health workers on the new Green List of occupations and this position is one of those designated critical positions!

For successful candidates offered a position with us who require a Work Visa, we will provide support with their Visa application.

Here are the links to two key pages of NZ Immigration's official site for more information : Immigration NZ Accredited Employer Work Visa and Immigration NZ Green List Occupations