Head Medical is seeking post foundation doctors possessing a minimum of 12 months Paediatric experience for 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 Taranaki - 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. Accredited for FRACP Basic and Advanced Paediatric Training, the 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
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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
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.