General Medicine Opportunities – Gisborne, New Zealand
Head Medical are seeking post foundation doctors for General Medicine opportunities in Gisborne. This is a great out of programme experience which will allow you to broaden your clinical skills in a unique setting. These positions offer a balance of professional growth and lifestyle in one of New Zealand’s most beautiful coastal regions.
The Role
Gisborne Hospital is a 115-bed acute care facility serving a population of around 50,000 across the East Cape. With Māori making up 65% of admissions and nearly half of the local population, the hospital has a strong commitment to Māori health, culture, and customs, making this an incredibly rewarding environment for doctors new to New Zealand. As a well-equipped secondary hospital, Gisborne provides a broad range of services including general medicine, surgery, paediatrics, obstetrics, orthopaedics, ICU, emergency medicine, mental health, and rehabilitation. On-site diagnostics include both MRI and CT, supporting a comprehensive range of clinical services.
- Join three acute medical teams with an unselected medical take – varied presentations and pathology.
- Work closely with consultants and specialists in General Medicine, Respiratory, Cardiology, and ICU.
- Participate in admissions, inpatient care, and multidisciplinary management.
- Access to educational opportunities including protected teaching, journal clubs, and clinical skills sessions.
The Location
- Relaxed coastal lifestyle in a friendly, welcoming community.
- Outdoor paradise – surfing, paddleboarding, fishing, hiking, mountain biking, and more.
- Thriving café and wine culture, with award-winning local wineries.
- Excellent schools and affordable real estate (beachfront, city, or rural lifestyle).
- Warm summers, mild winters – one of NZ’s sunniest spots and the first place in the world to see the sunrise.
- Easy 1-hour flights to Auckland and Wellington, with the Bay of Plenty and Hawke’s Bay just a short drive away.
Find out more about Gisborne and the Tairawhiti region here.
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.