Breast Surgeon | Fixed Term

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 200,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is seeking an experienced Breast Surgeon to join Christchurch Hospital on a one-year fixed-term basis, commencing as soon as possible. You will assess, diagnose and surgically manage breast conditions, including breast cancer, and work with a multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated, evidence-based care.

Christchurch Hospital is a major tertiary center serving Canterbury and the wider South Island.

Qualifications

• Vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand in General Surgery.
• Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS), or equivalent recognised specialist qualification.
• Demonstrated experience in assessment and surgical management of breast conditions, including breast cancer.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and build strong professional relationships across clinical services.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice, clinical excellence, quality improvement and positive patient and whānau experiences.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose and surgically manage patients with breast conditions, including breast cancer.
• Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated, evidence-based care.
• Contribute specialist expertise to patient care, multidisciplinary decision-making and ongoing delivery of the breast service.
• Deliver high-quality breast surgical services within a busy tertiary hospital environment.
• Make a meaningful difference to patients and their whānau during challenging times.

Skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Breast surgery experience

Evidence-based practice

Clinical excellence

Education

Vocational registration with NZ Medical Council in General Surgery

FRACS or equivalent specialist qualification

Job description

Christchurch Hospital | Fixed-term, 1 year

An opportunity to join a highly regarded breast surgical service in a major tertiary hospital.Deliver specialist breast care and make a meaningful difference to patients and their whānau.Enjoy the lifestyle and opportunities of Ōtautahi Christchurch, with its vibrant city, outdoor lifestyle and easy access to stunning landscapes.Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in theprinciples of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health systemthat serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Breast Surgeon to join our team at Christchurch Hospital on a one-year fixed-term basis, commencing as soon as possible. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the delivery of high-quality breast surgical services within a busy tertiary hospital environment. You will be involved in the assessment, diagnosis and surgical management of patients with breast conditions, including breast cancer, working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to ensure patients receive coordinated, evidence-based care. You will work alongside experienced clinicians and healthcare professionals, contributing your specialist expertise to patient care, multidisciplinary decision-making and the ongoing delivery of an effective breast service. This role offers the opportunity to make a real difference to patients and their whānau during what can be a particularly challenging time in their lives.

About the Team / Service / Location

Christchurch Hospital is the largest tertiary hospital in the South Island, providing specialist services to patients across Canterbury and the wider South Island. You will join a multidisciplinary breast service committed to providing comprehensive, patient-centred care. The service works collaboratively across surgical, medical, nursing, radiology, pathology and oncology disciplines to support patients throughout their breast care journey. Ōtautahi Christchurch offers an exceptional lifestyle, combining the convenience of a vibrant city with easy access to beaches, mountains, walking tracks and outdoor recreational activities. It is a fantastic place to live and work, with an excellent balance between professional opportunities and lifestyle.

About You

• Vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand in General Surgery, with appropriate specialist expertise and experience in breast surgery, or be eligible for registration.
• Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS), or an equivalent recognised specialist qualification.
• Demonstrated experience in the assessment and surgical management of patients with breast conditions, including breast cancer.
• The ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and build strong professional relationships across clinical services.
• A commitment to evidence-based practice, clinical excellence, quality improvement and positive patient and whānau experiences.

Working at 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 service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific,disabled and rainbow communities.