Head Medical is seeking experienced General Medicine doctors to join a supportive, collaborative and well-structured clinical team in one of New Zealand’s most desirable coastal regions.
This opportunity is ideally suited to experienced General Medicine doctors at Registrar, SAS or equivalent level, confident in acute hospital medicine and seeking a long-term move to New Zealand within a well-supported, team-based environment.
This is a varied and rewarding General Medicine role within a close-knit hospital where middle-grade doctors are an integral part of the acute medical workforce.
You will join a service that prioritises collaboration, learning, and sustainable clinical practice.
- Broad exposure to acute General Medicine and inpatient ward-based care
- Strong consultant presence with daily clinical collaboration and support
- Opportunity to develop confidence in acute decision-making and management
- Regular use of Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) in clinical practice
- Supportive teaching environment with junior doctor supervision opportunities
- Balanced roster with manageable on-call commitments
- Structured working day (typically 8am–4pm clinical flow where applicable)
- Strong multidisciplinary team approach to patient care
- Salary NZD $152,694 – $222,476 (commensurate with experience)
The Hospital
Gisborne Hospital is a 100–115 bed secondary hospital providing comprehensive medical and surgical services to the East Coast region of New Zealand.
The General Medicine service is known for:
- Strong consultant presence and daily clinical support
- Team-based ward rounds and collaborative decision-making
- Engaging and diverse acute medical case mix
- Supportive environment for middle-grade and junior doctors
- Close working relationships across ICU, ED and allied health services
The hospital has a strong teaching culture and places emphasis on safe, sustainable practice and supporting doctors to build confidence in acute medicine.
Who we are looking for
We are seeking experienced General Medicine doctors ready to take the next step in a well-supported hospital environment.
Ideal candidates will have:
- Significant post-graduate experience in General Medicine or Internal Medicine
- Experience in acute hospital settings (wards, admissions, acute take)
- Confidence managing undifferentiated medical patients with consultant support
- Strong communication and team-based working skills
- Interest in teaching, clinical development, and service improvement
- Eligibility for Medical Council of New Zealand registration via the Competent Authority pathway
This role would suit doctors working at Registrar, SAS or equivalent level who are seeking a long-term relocation and a more balanced approach to hospital medicine.
The Location
Gisborne is one of New Zealand’s most attractive coastal regions, offering an exceptional lifestyle alongside a rewarding clinical role.
Known as the first city in the world to see the sunrise, Gisborne combines relaxed regional living with a strong sense of community and outstanding natural beauty.
You will enjoy:
- Beaches, surfing, paddleboarding and coastal living
- Hiking, cycling and outdoor adventure on your doorstep
- Warm climate and relaxed lifestyle year-round
- Award-winning vineyards and local food culture
- Affordable housing and excellent schooling options
- A welcoming community with strong Māori cultural heritage
- Regular flights to Auckland and Wellington for easy connectivity
This is a location where many international doctors choose to stay long-term due to 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.