About the Job

Head Medical is seeking post foundation doctors(PGY3+) for Paediatric positions located in the beautiful region of New Plymouth.

  • Broad exposure across Paediatrics, Neonatology, ICU, ED and outpatient services
  • Strong consultant support with excellent teaching and professional development opportunities
  • Located in New Plymouth - renowned for its surf beaches, outdoor lifestyle and easy access to hiking, skiing, and adventure activities
  • Salary $101,492 - $137,020 (commensurate with experience)
  • 12 month contract

The Role

This Paediatric Registrar position offers excellent exposure across General Paediatrics and Neonatology within a supportive consultant-led environment in New Zealand. This role is ideal for PGY3+ doctors keen to further broaden their clinical and procedural experience within a well-supported training post.

You will be involved in the management of acute paediatric and neonatal patients across the paediatric ward, Neonatal Unit, ICU, Emergency Department and outpatient services, with additional exposure to Delivery Suite, postnatal care, and theatre. The department provides comprehensive secondary level Paediatric services within a busy regional hospital setting and offers strong consultant support, regular teaching, multidisciplinary collaboration, and excellent opportunities for professional development.

The Location

Taranaki is one of New Zealand’s most visually striking and lifestyle-rich regions, offering an exceptional balance between professional opportunity and outdoor living.

Centred around the iconic Mount Taranaki, the region is known for its dramatic landscapes, surf coastline, and strong community feel.

You will enjoy:

  • World-class surf breaks along the rugged west coast
  • Skiing and surfing in the same day
  • Walking and hiking trails around Mount Taranaki
  • Vibrant café culture, arts scene and local festivals
  • Excellent schools and family-friendly communities
  • A relaxed pace of life with strong regional connectivity

Taranaki offers a lifestyle where professional fulfilment and personal wellbeing genuinely coexist.

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.

For a discussion about this role or
other opportunities contact Sharon today.

sharon@headmedical.com / +44 (0) 131 240 5276

See what it’s like working abroad

Find out more about living and working overseas from doctors who have previously made the move.

View testimonials

View our top locations

We recruit to a number of countries across the globe – discover more about your preferred destinations.

View locations

Latest Job Alerts

Get all the latest job alerts straight to your inbox

Cookies on this website
We will ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you wish, you can restrict or block cookies by changing your browser settings. If you continue without changing your settings, we'll assume that you are happy to receive all cookies on this website.