We are currently recruiting a Transfusion Medicine Specialist based in Auckland. This is a rare opportunity to join the New Zealand Blood Service, who are committed to providing a world class Blood Service for the people of New Zealand.
The Role
You will be part of an essential service which employs 560 people across its centres in New Zealand. The service supports the health sector with safe blood products on a time critical basis.
The Auckland Blood Centre is responsible for both provision of a clinical transfusion medicine service to Auckland hospitals and also clinical management of issues within the Collection and Production facilities of the Auckland Centre. The Auckland Area is responsible for collecting and processing approximately 55,000 donations each year and is also responsible for provision of hospital blood banking services at Auckland City hospital. The Area includes the national red cell reference and Tissue typing laboratories and an active apheresis unit including a clinical apheresis programme.
The location
Auckland is home to over 1.2 million people, which represents a third of New Zealand's total population. A coastal city, set amidst beautiful harbours, Auckland’s blend of sophisticated city living and outdoor beauty makes it one of the most desirable destinations in the world. The largest city in New Zealand and the world's biggest Polynesian centre, Auckland is a diverse mix of contemporary lifestyle, cultural heritage, sporting achievements, economic vibrancy and colourful uniqueness. The city is surrounded by the Pacific Ocean, the Tasman Sea, golden beaches, bush-clad hills, native forest and 50 beautiful Gulf Islands. Some of the many benefits of making Auckland home include:
- Close proximity to beaches, wilderness, ski fields, countryside, islands and mountains;
- Harbours that are among the best marine playgrounds in the world;
- Home to numerous galleries and museums;
- Fabulous boutique shopping;
- Excellent cafes and entertainment;
Find out more about Auckland here
Why NZ?
New Zealand is becoming more and more a location of choice for those who previously considered Australia as the most desirable location down under. Its rapid growth compared to other developed countries has recently been referred to as a “rock star economy” and it was voted the best place in world to raise a family by the 2014 HSBC Expat Explorer Survey, with the report describing it as “an ideal destination to raise active, outdoorsy and healthy children.”
Consultants are well-remunerated and enjoy good working conditions and an excellent work life balance in New Zealand.
- There’s never been a better time to look more closely at what NZ has to offer:
- No geographical restrictions – opportunities in major cities, towns, coastal, and rural locations
- Great transport links, most locations fly to International Airports making flight connections to/from NZ easy
- Excellent educational system, with private and public schools as well as a number of tertiary institutions
- Strong real estate market and affordable housing to suit your style – apartment, townhouse, or lifestyle block
- Incredible scenery and diverse wildlife – explore the great outdoors from beaches to mountains, see dolphins, whales and native birds
- Living well and feeling healthy is embraced as a lifestyle for all the family
We are Licenced New Zealand Immigration Advisors and provide support & advice
Next Steps
We have assisted many Doctors in making the move to New Zealand and we’d be delighted to discuss the options with you in strictest confidence. You can read what people have said about working with us on our testimonials page
We also offer a referral reward, so if you refer a Friend and we place them, you’ll receive £500! Click here for details…