Head Medical are seeking post-foundation doctors with at least 12 months’ experience in Anaesthetics/ ICU for exciting opportunities in the beautiful Hawke’s Bay region of New Zealand. This is an excellent chance to further develop your clinical skills in a busy, supportive environment while enjoying an incredible lifestyle outside of work.
The Role
You will be based in a large, modern 400-bed secondary hospital, one of the biggest provincial hospitals in New Zealand, providing both acute and elective care for a population of over 162,000. The hospital offers a wide range of services, including surgical, medical, oncology, and radiology, alongside outreach care in rural communities.
Within the Intensive Care Unit, you’ll gain exposure to both adult and paediatric patients, including major trauma, complex medical presentations, and inter-hospital transfers. The ICU is supported by:
- 8 Intensive Care Consultants
- 12 Intensive Care Registrars
- A strong team of specialist nurses, educators, and managers
The hospital’s Emergency Department sees around 46,000 attendances per year, with a 30% admission rate, ensuring excellent exposure to a broad mix of high-acuity cases.
This role offers outstanding hands-on experience, making it ideal for doctors considering an out-of-programme experience in New Zealand.
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.