About the Job

  • Whangarei, Northland, New Zealand
  • Fixed Term full-time position until December 2026

About the Role

Our department offers a full range of general Obstetrics and Gynaecology services with links to the Auckland district for Gynaecological Oncology; Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Tertiary Neonatal Care and Tertiary Fertility. Each year there are more than 2000 births in primary and secondary facilities in Northland.

As a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, you will be based at Whangārei, with visiting services across our three rural hospitals. You will be a part of a 1:8 roster covering acute Obstetrics and Gynaecology. You will work alongside a team of House Officers and 1-2 advanced trainees, and you will be highly involved in all acute cases providing direct hands-on patient care. Every day you will be motivated and driven to work in the public health sector, bringing a ‘can do' positive attitude.

In return we can provide a range of hands-on experience in general Obstetrics and Gynaecology, as well as opportunities to develop special interests. Our close-knit department maintains strong collegial relationships, offering plenty of teaching and learning opportunities. Many of our House Officers complete the O&G Diploma and some join the O&G registrar training programme, and we teach 5th and 6th year medical students from the University of Auckland.

About the Location

As well as a warm climate, the "winterless north" offers excellent schools; affordable housing and scenic coastal areas offering a range of recreational activities. We are just a two hours' drive or 25-minute flight from the international hub of Auckland. 

About you

To be considered you must have or be eligible for specialist (locum tenens) registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) in an Obstetrics & Gynaecology Vocational scope of practice.

If you are currently overseas / not yet registered, we can assist you with the application process to obtain MCNZ registration. 

Applications can be considered from doctors who completed their specialist training in the UK (with CCT/CCST) United States (with American Board Certification), Canada (with FRCPC) or Australasia. 

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply online and attach an up to date copy of your CV for consideration. 

For a discussion about this role or
other opportunities contact Alasdair today.

alasdairl@headmedical.com / 0131 357 1848

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