About the Job

Head Medical is seeking a post-foundation doctor with at 2 years’ experience in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery to join a high-performing team at one of New Zealand’s leading tertiary teaching hospitals. Based in the vibrant city of Hamilton, this role offers excellent surgical exposure, a strong learning environment, and a lifestyle that’s hard to beat!

  • Live in Hamilton, NZ’s 4th largest city – just 90 minutes south of Auckland
  • Join a busy Plastic Surgery department in a 600+ bed 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 is one of New Zealand’s largest tertiary centres, delivering specialist care to a population of over 700,000. The Plastic Surgery department is a key regional hub for trauma and reconstructive surgery and offers a dynamic, hands-on experience.

The successful applicant will:

  • Work within a supportive surgical team under senior consultant supervision
  • Be involved in the management of both acute and elective plastic surgery cases
  • Participate in theatre lists, ward rounds, outpatient clinics, and on-call duties
  • Gain exposure to burns, hand trauma, skin cancer surgery, and reconstructive cases
  • Be expected to demonstrate 2+ years of relevant experience in Plastics

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

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

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

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