Location: Wairarapa HospitalContract: Permanent Full time 1.0 FTESalary: ASMS SECA and dependant on experienceHealth 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 RoleWairarapa Hospital requires a Specialist Obstetrician Gynaecologist to provide obstetrics and gynaecology care for the Wairarapa region. This is an opportunity for clinicians interested in providing a general obstetrics and gynaecology service for a well-defined community within one of New Zealand's most attractive areas.About the Team/Service/ LocationThis position is located at Wairarapa Hospital, where gynaecology and secondary level obstetric services are provided. There is an average of 600 births per annum. Tertiary hospital services, including delivery of premature labours below 34 weeks is provided by Wellington hospital.About youThis is a full time position, with a 1:5 on call cover. Innovative rostering options can be developed to suit individual preferences whilst maintaining the requisite level of cover. Preference will be given to applicants who already hold Vocational Registration however applicants must be eligible to apply for Vocational Registration with the New Zealand Medical Council.The appointee will be registered as a Medical Practitioner with the Medical Council of New Zealand or eligible for registration with the Medical Council to enable them to practice medicine within New Zealand.The employee will hold a higher qualification appropriate to the practice of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. This qualification must be recognised by the Medical Council of New Zealand for vocational scope registrationHave at least two years post graduate obstetrics and gynaecology specialty experience.Have experience and confidence with both colposcopy and obstetric ultrasound scanningWelcome to the Wairarapa Region.The Wairarapa is a vibrant and culturally diverse region to work, live and play in, with plenty of recreational activities, world class walking and cycling tracks, relatively affordable housing, and beautifully restored historic towns. The region offers New Zealand's premiere shopping and food destinations thanks to its designer boutiques, specialist shops, cafes and restaurants along with award winning vineyards. The Wairarapa region affords that kiwi lifestyle for all members of the family, with quality schools, strong community spirit, great beaches, rivers and mountain ranges, and best of all you won't waste anymore time sitting in traffic jams, why? Because we have no traffic issues! This is a place you can truly relax and call home. Wairarapa Hospital, based in Masterton, is very close to other major cities it is a little more than an hour from Palmerston North Airport, Wellington International Airport and Inter-Island ferry connections. Daily rail services link Wellington with Wairarapa towns.Learn more about living in the Wairarapa region (click on Wairarapa )Working at Health New ZealandHealth 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 service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communitiesHow to ApplyTo apply for the role please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal, this position is open until the successful applicant is appointed. If you have any questions about the role, please contact leeann.campbell@tewhatuora.govt.nz.Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
