Consultant General Surgeon- 3 Month Fixed Term- Waikato

Waikato District – Hamilton and Thames 3-month fixed term | Locum - Start ASAP!

• Fancy doing something different for a few months?
• Between roles, home in New Zealand for summer, or considering a short sabbatical?
• Join our collegial General Surgery team across Hamilton and Thames!

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.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced General Surgeon to join our General Surgery team in the Waikato District for three-months fixed-term providing cover for sabbatical leave.

This is a great opportunity to join an established service and contribute across a broad scope of General Surgery practice, working across Hamilton and Thames.

You will provide specialist surgical care across a range of clinical activities including operating lists, outpatient clinics, ward rounds, consultations and multidisciplinary meetings. You’ll work closely with medical, nursing and allied health colleagues to provide high-quality care for patients and whānau.

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About You

You will be an experienced General Surgeon who enjoys working collaboratively in a busy clinical environment and can confidently step into a short-term role.

To be considered, you will need:

• Vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) within the General Surgery scope of practice
• A current practising certificate
• Appropriate professional indemnity insurance

You’ll also bring strong communication and interpersonal skills, sound clinical judgement, and the ability to build effective working relationships across a multidisciplinary team.

Working for Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and serve our communities. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

If you are in NZ (or soon to be!) and ready to start, I can connect suitably qualified candidates directly with the department for an initial confidential conversation!

Please contact Rachel Spencer, Senior Recruitment Advisor – Medical Specialists, at Rachel.Spencer@tewhatuora.govt.nz.

Please click ‘Apply online’ or apply via our Waikato Careers website. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal.

We will review applications as they are received and may progress the recruitment process before the closing date.