About the Job

Head Medical is seeking post foundation doctors for opportunities within Haematology and Oncology located in sub-tropical Whangarei.  These roles present numerous training opportunities to further broaden your clinical skills and knowledge. This is a great time to join a dynamic and supportive team.

  • Work closely with Consultants and gain exposure to a diverse caseload
  • Relaxed lifestyle in a subtropical climate just 2 hours from Auckland
  • Gateway to the beautiful Bay of Islands, world class diving and sailing, and other relaxing lifestyle options
  • Salary $106,672 - $160,759 NZD (depending on experience)
  • 12-month contract commencing February 2027

The Role

Whangārei Hospital is Northland’s largest hospital, providing secondary care to a diverse regional population. Located in one of New Zealand’s most beautiful regions, Northland offers an enviable lifestyle, with stunning beaches, outdoor activities, and a relaxed coastal way of life.  The Hospital is a 246 bed Regional hospital providing secondary care services to a population of approximately 194,000. 

As part of this role, you will support the acute medical team in the management of patients receiving treatment who require hospital admission, as well as contributing to the General Medicine after-hours roster.  The outpatient service, offers day-stay chemotherapy and providing an excellent opportunity to work closely with experienced Haematologists and Oncologists.

You will gain exposure to a varied and interesting caseload within a supportive, multidisciplinary environment, with plenty of opportunities to broaden your clinical experience and develop your skills. Learning and development are actively encouraged, with a comprehensive clinical training programme that includes didactic sessions, interactive teaching, journal club, and video conferencing. This is an excellent opportunity for those keen to further broaden their experience and progress their career in Haematology and Oncology.

The Location

Whangarei is called the “Meeting place of the Pacific” because of its many international yachting visitors and the Northland region boasts some of the most scenic and exciting coastal areas of NZ in a subtropical climate. It’s rich in Māori and European history, some of the oldest traces of Māori settlement can be found here and newcomers will experience a real connection with the culture and way of life.

With its high sunshine hours and fantastic natural environment, including white sandy beaches and native forests, it has the reputation of being one of the country’s premier tourist and lifestyle destinations, and is a popular holiday choice for both Kiwis and international visitors. As a result, the region has developed into a real melting pot of cultures, which provides valuable exposure and experiences both professionally and socially.

You can enjoy al fresco dining, world class scuba diving, fishing, sailing, golfing, surfing, swimming with dolphins and so much more. Popular water recreation areas include the Bay of Islands and Poor Knights Islands Reserves.

Whangarei has a busy domestic airport, as well as easy access transport links to Auckland, New Zealand’s largest city which is only a two-hour drive away

Find out more about Whangarei and the Northland region

What Head Medical can do for you

Head Medical is a specialist international healthcare recruitment company and has been helping doctors relocate to Australia, New Zealand and beyond since 2008. From identifying the right opportunity through to regulatory applications and relocation, we provide free guidance and support throughout the process. We also have qualified and licensed Immigration Advisers within our team who can assist with migration planning and visa applications for Australia and New Zealand. The services of our licensed Immigration Advisers are provided as an additional service, with any applicable fees discussed in advance.

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

sharon@headmedical.com / +44 (0) 131 240 5276

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