Head Medical is 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.
- Relaxed coastal living
- Educational opportunities and clinical skills sessions available.
- Enjoy paddle-boarding, surfing, fishing, hiking, swimming, cycling, jet-skiing, golfing, kitesurfing, windsurfing, boating.... and more
- See diverse marine life, dolphins, whales, and orca!
- Salary $101,492 -$121,057 NZD (commensurate with experience)
- 12-month contract
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
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.