General Medicine Resident Doctors – Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand
February & August 2026 commencement
Head Medical are seeking post-foundation doctors with at least 6 months’ General Medicine experience for exciting opportunities in the stunning Hawke’s Bay region of New Zealand. This is an excellent chance to build your clinical experience in a busy but supportive department while enjoying all the lifestyle benefits this region has to offer.
The Role
You will be based in a modern 400-bed accredited secondary hospital, one of the largest provincial hospitals in New Zealand, providing acute and elective care for over 162,000 people. The General Medicine Department is a dynamic and well-structured service, with:
- A dedicated team of 40 Physicians, 26 Registrars, and 15 House Officers
- Coverage across multiple specialties including Acute Medicine, Gastroenterology, Nephrology, Respiratory, Geriatrics, Oncology, and Cardiology
- More than 8,000 admissions per year, managed across 4 medical wards and a 20-bed Acute Assessment Unit
This role offers an excellent opportunity to broaden your skills, manage a diverse caseload, and work closely with consultants and registrars in a collaborative teaching environment.
The Location
The Hawke’s Bay region (pop. 162,000) sits on the stunning east coast of New Zealand’s North Island. You can live in Hastings (pop. 80,000) or nearby Napier (pop. 63,000), an art-deco city known for its culture, charm, and lifestyle.
- Award-winning vineyards and wineries (famous for both red and white wines)
- Te Mata Peak, Waimarama Beach, and Cape Kidnappers for outdoor adventures
- Cycling trails, premier golf courses, and vibrant farmer’s markets
- Year-round music, food, and wine festivals
- High sunshine hours and a Mediterranean-style climate
Hawke’s Bay also has excellent domestic connectivity, with regular 1-hour flights to Auckland and Wellington International Airports.
Learn more about the Hawke’s Bay 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.