Head Medical is seeking experienced Emergency Medicine doctors to join a well-supported, collaborative Emergency Department in one of New Zealand’s most sought-after coastal regions.
This opportunity is ideally suited to experienced Emergency Medicine doctors (MRCEM, SAS-grade or Registrar-equivalent level) who are seeking a long-term relocation to New Zealand and a broad, hands-on clinical environment with excellent lifestyle balance. This is a rare opportunity to join a friendly and experienced Emergency Department delivering care to a diverse regional population on New Zealand’s stunning East Coast.
You will benefit from:
- A clinically broad ED environment with strong procedural exposure
- Excellent senior support from FACEMs and Rural Hospital Specialists
- A modern secondary hospital with full diagnostic services on site
- Strong teaching culture and opportunities for professional development
- Established tertiary referral pathways to Auckland, Waikato and Starship Hospitals
The department sees approximately 30,000 presentations per year, with a varied and rewarding case mix including acute medicine, trauma, paediatrics and rural emergency presentations.
Who we are looking for
We are seeking experienced Emergency Medicine doctors who are confident working in a broad acute setting and are ready for a lifestyle-driven relocation to New Zealand.
Ideal candidates will have:
- Significant Emergency Medicine experience (Registrar, SAS or equivalent level)
- MRCEM or equivalent postgraduate qualification
- Experience in acute resuscitation, ED flow and undifferentiated presentations
- Eligibility for Medical Council of New Zealand registration via the Competent Authority pathway
- A strong interest in regional Emergency Medicine and team-based care
Doctors with experience in ultrasound, education or retrieval medicine are encouraged to explore further clinical development opportunities within the department.
The Location
Gisborne offers one of New Zealand’s most enviable lifestyles, a warm coastal climate, strong community feel and outstanding access to the outdoors.
Known as the first city in the world to see the sunrise, Gisborne combines relaxed regional living with genuine clinical variety and professional reward.
Locals enjoy:
- Surfing, paddleboarding, fishing and sailing
- Mountain biking, hiking and outdoor adventure
- Award-winning vineyards and food culture
- Affordable housing and excellent schools
- A welcoming, culturally rich community with strong Māori heritage
- Easy access to Auckland and Wellington via regular daily flights
Many international doctors who initially arrive for career development choose to stay long term for the lifestyle and work-life balance.
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