Head Medical have Orthopaedic opportunities suited to post foundation trainees who have completed a rotation within Orthopaedics. You will be based in Hastings in a large secondary level hospital and enjoy working in a supportive team environment.
- Work in one of the largest provincial hospitals in NZ (400 bed)
- Beautiful beaches and stunning hill country to explore; music, wine and food festivals; art deco architecture; cycling, paddle-boarding, boating, golfing, and so much more!
- Salary $109,569 - $143,198 NZD (depending on experience).
- February 2026 start date -12 month contract
The Role
You will be based in a large secondary level, 400 bed accredited public hospital providing acute and elective care for a region of over 162,000 people. It is one of the largest provincial hospitals in New Zealand. The hospital is modern with a full range of surgical, medical, oncology and radiological services. In addition, outreach services are provided at rural and community based facilities across the region in Wairoa and Waipukurau.
There is a great opportunity to enhance both trauma and elective surgical exposure and experience. There is a new state of the art orthopaedic theatre with daily consultant led trauma lists. While enjoying a wide variety of inpatient cases, you will also be expected to attend outpatient clinics, theatre and clinical meetings including Grand Round, X-Ray and Orthopaedic meetings. You will work closely within a supportive team of 9 Registrars, 9 Orthopaedic Surgeons, and 4 House Officers.
- Participate in daily consultant-led trauma lists and benefit from exposure to a wide variety of inpatient cases.
- Enhance your skills through direct involvement in complex cases, both in theatre and clinic settings.
- Take advantage of regular educational meetings, including Grand Rounds, and collaboration with experienced surgeons.
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.