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We are seeking a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist for a modern and spacious district general hospital serving a regional population of 50,000. You will have a special interest in secondary care obstetrics and be comfortable working within a multidisciplinary team environment.

Located 3.5 hrs drive from Auckland in Eastern Bay of Plenty, Whakatane offers a semi-rural and relaxed coastal lifestyle. With some of the best beaches in NZ on your doorstep such as Ohope, Mount Maunganui, Papamoa and Ohiwa, and the kiwi summer just around the corner, maybe 2016 is the year for you to make the move…

Whakatane Hospital is a secondary hospital, providing level 3-4 services including medical, surgical, paediatrics, obstetrics, gynaecology and mental health. The hospital is also a base for a range of associated clinical support services and allied health, such as rehabilitation, speech therapy, physiotherapy, stroke and cardiac support, district nursing and drug and alcohol programmes. On site is also a very well-regarded clinical school, offering medical education to a range of healthcare professionals including junior doctors. There are 110 beds, including the Special Care Baby Unit, Maternity and Mental Health. Approximately 67 beds are available for medical and surgical patients with a further 14 designated for children.

Whakatane is just over an hour’s drive away from Tauranga City, 5th largest city in NZ. Real estate is reasonably priced and properties can range from apartment style living, to large detached houses with a garden, or even lifestyle blocks with a couple of acres of land attached. It’s a very nice way of life if you prefer not to be in a city, the people are welcoming and the living is very relaxed.

*We are also recruiting to an Obstetrician and Gynaecologist position in Tauranga

There are daily flights from Whakatane to Auckland, making international flight connections easy.

Find out more about the Bay of Plenty and Whakatane here

  • Experience a comparable health system where your qualifications are recognised
  • Competitive remuneration packages (circa NZD$180k to NZD$280k, depending on experience)
  • Generous relocation assistance
  • Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowance + 10 days CME leave
  • Multidisciplinary team working and opportunities to be involved in teaching

Why NZ?

New Zealand is becoming more and more a location of choice for those who previously considered Australia as the most desirable location down under. Its rapid growth compared to other developed countries has recently been referred to as a “rock star economy” and it was voted the best place in world to raise a family by the 2014 HSBC Expat Explorer Survey, with the report describing it as “an ideal destination to raise active, outdoorsy and healthy children.”

Consultants are well-remunerated and enjoy good working conditions and an excellent work life balance in New Zealand. There’s never been a better time to look more closely at what NZ has to offer:

  • No geographical restrictions – opportunities in major cities, towns, coastal, and rural locations
  • Great transport links, most locations fly to International Airports making flight connections to/from NZ easy
  • Excellent educational system, with private and public schools as well as a number of tertiary institutions
  • Strong real estate market and affordable housing to suit your style – apartment, townhouse, or lifestyle block
  • Incredible scenery and diverse wildlife – explore the great outdoors from beaches to mountains, see dolphins, whales and native birds
  • Living well and feeling healthy is embraced as a lifestyle for all the family

We are Licenced New Zealand Immigration Advisors and provide support & advice

Next Steps

We have assisted many Doctors in making the move to New Zealand and we’d be delighted to discuss the options with you in strictest confidence. You can read what people have said about working with us on our testimonials page

We also offer a referral reward, so if you refer a Friend and we place them, you’ll receive £250! Click here for details…​

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