Head Medical is seeking a post-foundation doctor possessing 12-18 months experience in Orthopaedics and Trauma to join the team at Waikato Hospital – one of New Zealand’s largest tertiary teaching hospitals. This is a unique opportunity to develop your clinical and procedural skills in a high-volume, high-acuity environment while enjoying the relaxed lifestyle and natural beauty of the central North Island.
- Live in Hamilton, NZ’s 4th largest city – just 90 minutes south of Auckland
- Work at a 600-bed tertiary referral and teaching hospital
- Enjoy a vibrant social scene, great cafes, and major sporting events
- Easy access to beaches, lakes, national parks and ski fields
The Role
Waikato Hospital provides local and regional specialist care to a catchment area of over 700,000 people. As a post-foundation doctor with Orthopaedics and Trauma experience, you will join a dynamic surgical team and benefit from:
- A high-volume trauma centre with over 34,000 surgical procedures annually
- Extensive exposure to Orthopaedic and Trauma cases, including acute and elective procedures
- Valuable hands-on experience across ward-based care, emergency theatre support, and fracture clinics
- Working in a teaching environment that encourages learning, supervision, and career development
This role would suit a those who have completed CST and looking to broaden their Orthopaedics and Trauma portfolio in a supportive, tertiary setting.
The Location
Nestled along the stunning Waikato River, Hamilton is New Zealand's 4th largest city and is rapidly growing, offering an unbeatable combination of convenience, affordability, and adventure. Just a 90-minute drive from Auckland and a little over an hour from Tauranga, Hamilton is perfectly located for exploring New Zealand’s best beaches, including Raglan, Mount Maunganui, and the beautiful Coromandel Peninsula. Nature lovers can enjoy the nearby lakes around Rotorua, or head to the premier ski fields at Turangi and Whakapapa in winter. For sports enthusiasts, Hamilton offers a lively scene with national rowing events at Lake Karapiro, thrilling rugby and cricket matches at FMG Stadium and Seddon Park, plus a visit to Hobbiton for a fun family day out. Whether you are seeking an active lifestyle or a relaxed weekend escape, Hamilton’s central location and diverse offerings have something for everyone.
Find out more about the lifestyle in Hamilton 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