Seeking an opportunity to broaden your Obstetrics & Gynaecology experience while enjoying one of New Zealand’s most desirable lifestyle regions?
Head Medical is seeking doctors with a minimum of 12 months’ experience in Obstetrics & Gynaecology for an exciting opportunity at Hawke’s Bay Hospital in New Zealand. This is an excellent opportunity to broaden your clinical experience within a hospital-based maternity and women’s health service, while enjoying the beautiful coastline, outdoor activities, and relaxed lifestyle of Hawke’s Bay.
- Opportunities to gain exposure to acute obstetrics and gynaecology, women’s outpatient clinics, operating theatres, and early pregnancy services.
- Develop your clinical and procedural skills within an established regional hospital providing specialist maternity and gynaecology services.
- Live in Hastings or nearby Napier, with beautiful beaches, award-winning wineries, and outdoor pursuits on your doorstep.
- Salary NZD $105,672–$147,778 (commensurate with experience)
- Commencing February 2027
The Hospital and 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 to a population of more than 162,000. The hospital provides a wide range of services, including surgical, medical, oncology, and radiology services, alongside outreach care to rural communities.
The hospital’s maternity service provides care for women requiring specialist support throughout pregnancy, labour and birth. The service includes hospital-based maternity care, antenatal assessment, and specialist obstetric clinics, working alongside midwives and other maternity professionals to support women and their babies.
You will gain exposure to a broad range of Obstetrics & Gynaecology services, including the assessment and management of acute presentations, hospital-based maternity and obstetric care, women’s outpatient clinics, operating theatre experience, and the management of early pregnancy presentations.
This opportunity would suit a doctor possessing a minimum of 12 months of O&G experience and is keen to further broaden their broaden their exposure to women’s health and continue developing within a hospital-based service.
The Location
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Hawke’s Bay sits on the stunning east coast of New Zealand’s North Island and offers an exceptional combination of professional opportunity and lifestyle.
You can choose to live in Hastings or nearby Napier, the region’s vibrant Art Deco city, known for its relaxed atmosphere, culture and excellent food and wine scene.
The region offers:
- Award-winning vineyards and wineries, with an excellent reputation for both red and white wines.
- Stunning outdoor destinations including Te Mata Peak, Waimārama Beach and Cape Kidnappers.
- Extensive cycling trails, premier golf courses and vibrant farmers’ markets.
- A year-round calendar of music, food and wine festivals.
- High sunshine hours and a warm, Mediterranean-style climate.
- Excellent domestic connectivity, with regular flights to Auckland and Wellington.
Hawke’s Bay offers the perfect opportunity to combine valuable clinical experience with an enviable New Zealand lifestyle.
Learn more about the Hawke’s Bay 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.