Paediatrics & Obstetrics/Gynaecology (Rotational) – Tauranga Hospital, Bay of Plenty
Perfect for post-foundation doctors looking for diverse experience across Women’s & Children’s Health
Head Medical is seeking post-foundation trainees for a rotational role at Tauranga Hospital that provides structured experience in both Paediatrics and Obstetrics & Gynaecology. This opportunity is ideal for doctors who are exploring a future career in either specialty.
- Paediatrics & O&G rotational role in a popular teaching hospital
- Coastal living in Tauranga – NZ’s fastest-growing city
- Fantastic lifestyle and career development in one of NZ’s most scenic regions
- Salary: NZD $106,672 – $133,842 (depending on experience)
- 12-month fixed-term contract commencing in 2025
The Hospital
Tauranga Hospital is a 359-bed regional hospital offering general and specialist medical services to a population of over 260,000 across the Bay of Plenty. As part of Te Whatu Ora (Health New Zealand), it works in partnership with Whakatāne Hospital (1 hour away), delivering high-quality care to diverse communities, including a significant Māori population (25.6%).
You’ll rotate between:
- Paediatrics – caring for acute and chronic paediatric conditions in a supportive learning environment
- Obstetrics & Gynaecology – gaining exposure to antenatal care, intrapartum management, and general gynaecology
Both departments are well-staffed with experienced Consultants and offer structured supervision and regular clinical meetings to support your professional growth.
The Location
Tauranga combines the buzz of city living with the beauty of a coastal lifestyle – and it’s only 2.5 hours from Auckland!
- One of New Zealand’s most desirable places to live, with a laid-back vibe
- Popular surf beaches, saltwater hot pools, hiking trails and a lively café scene
- Excellent schools and a family-friendly environment
- Daily flights to Auckland (35 mins) make domestic and international travel easy
Whether you're relaxing on the white sands of Mount Maunganui, swimming with dolphins, or grabbing a post-shift coffee by the marina – Tauranga offers a lifestyle that’s hard to beat.
Find out more about the region here Bay of Plenty
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.