Permanent, full-time role - commencement date 2 February 2026
Salary band B - $146,436 - $210,134 and KiwiSaver
Do you want to get great experience in general surgery and subspecialties such as colorectal surgery, breast, endocrine, upper GI, and scoping, amongst others?
Do you want to have the opportunity to have a urology attachment as part of your run?
There are research options available, and we have a strong track record of non-trainees getting onto training programs
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.About the roleOpportunity to be part of a close-knit team of ten consultants and eight registrars (including three urologists and one urology registrar).You will provide acute and elective surgical care, with the opportunity to work across a range of surgery specialties within general surgery such as breast, colorectal, bariatric, and benign UGI. There may also be the opportunity for a 6 - 12-month urology attachment for successful applicants interested in pursuing this field.There is one registrar on call with a dedicated on call SMO lending itself to a supportive structured learning environment in acute care. There is also a very broad and stimulating elective caseload. Our registrars are well supported in attending courses relevant to their career goals. The department is also very supportive of those wishing to pursue Surgical Training and will support applications to this end.This role belongs to the New Zealand Resident Doctors' Association and Te Whatu Ora (Health New Zealand) Collective Agreement and Specialty Trainees of New Zealand (STONZ) and Te Whatu Ora (Health New Zealand) Collective Agreement.About youOur ideal candidate will have:
registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand or be eligible for general or provisional general registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand. You can check your eligibility for registration by visiting the Council's website at
a minimum of two years post qualification experience, and a keen interest in providing acute and elective surgical care to our community.
It is requirement of the Medical Council of New Zealand that your qualifications are approved through EPIC. If you have a commitment to working in New Zealand, it is highly recommended that you start this process as soon as possible to allow your subsequent registration to be undertaken in a timely fashion. For more information, please visit MCNZ website re .All applications must include:
an up-to-date CV
three referee reports on the national reference template form or the
reference form (one of whom must be your most recent supervisor) for international applicantsHow to applyTo apply please click 'apply now'. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact rmo.recruitment@southerndhb.govt.nzWe will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.We only accept online applications. Please apply via our
