Head Medical is seeking post-foundation doctors with a strong interest in ENT and broad rotational experience across General Surgery subspecialties for opportunities at Tauranga Hospital, set in the beautiful Bay of Plenty. This role is ideal for someone looking to further develop their clinical and surgical skills in a supportive, hands-on environment, while enjoying stunning beaches, a relaxed coastal lifestyle, and a vibrant cultural community.
- Stunning coastal lifestyle – white sand beaches, native forests, and marine wildlife at your doorstep
- Supportive team environment – hands-on experience working closely with consultants
- Gateway to Aotearoa – explore the Bay of Plenty, with easy access to Tauranga, Rotorua & Auckland
- Salary -$96,870-$131,535 NZD per annum ( depending on experience)
- Commencing March 2026 – 12 month contract
The Role
There are two hospitals in the region, Whakatāne hospital has 110 beds, and Tauranga Hospital with 359 beds. The Medical Service provides specialist services across the Bay of Plenty district, which incorporates two hospital sites in Tauranga and Whakatāne (1 hour drive down the coast), delivering general internal medicine inpatient and outpatient services, plus a range of subspeciality services.
This role will be based at Tauranga Hospital (359 bed, Level 2 Hospital). You will work as an integral member of the ENT team, providing care to a population of approximately 308,000. You will gain exposure to a broad range of ENT presentations and will work alongside highly skilled specialists committed to delivering excellent patient-centred care. The post offers valuable opportunities for learning, outpatient and inpatient exposure, theatre time, and involvement in multidisciplinary team discussions. This role is ideally suited to doctors with a long-term interest in ENT.
There is a focus on Māori health and a strong commitment to closing the gaps and reducing health inequalities by re-designing pathways with Māori (who make up 25.6% of the region’s population), to promote better access to healthcare services.
About You
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated doctor who:
- Demonstrates a genuine interest in ENT as a career
- Broad surgical exposure through foundation training and/or 6 months experience within General Surgery
- Is proactive, adaptable and committed to high-quality learning
- Communicates effectively and thrives in a multidisciplinary team environment
The Location
Tauranga is one of New Zealand’s fastest-growing and most desirable cities. Located just 2.5 hours south of Auckland, it is renowned for its stunning coastline, vibrant café culture, mild climate and active outdoor lifestyle.
Highlights include:
- Mount Maunganui – world-famous surf beaches and scenic walking trails
- Excellent schools, safe family living and a friendly community
- Marine wildlife, ocean activities, markets, and natural hot pools
- A domestic airport with easy connections to Auckland and beyond
Find out more about the region: Tauranga & the Bay of Plenty
What Head Medical can do for you
Arranging a position overseas is very exciting, but we understand that it can also be daunting and time consuming. We’re the UK’s specialist in international medical recruitment and we’ve helped many Doctors relocate since we first started out in 2008 (you can read what people have said about working with us on our testimonials page). We know it’s important to balance career opportunities with lifestyle and we’ll talk through your plans and will get to know you to make sure we find the right role in the right location. Once we have secured a job for you, we’ll manage the Medical Registration and Visa application process, and support you (and your family) with the relocation itself.