Breast Surgery & General Surgeon — Lakes District

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Lakes; Bay of Plenty; On-site; NZD 250,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free staff parking

Free flu vaccination

Discounts with local businesses

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Lakes seeks a General Surgeon with a Sub-Specialty in Breast for Rotorua Hospital. The role is permanent and full-time, combining general surgery with a breast surgery subspecialty and outpatient clinics.

You will join a dedicated team, handle a diverse caseload, and contribute to teaching and mentoring colleagues and trainees in the Lakes community. A manageable on-call roster and a lifestyle destination setting enhance the opportunity.

Qualifications

• Be a forward-thinking surgeon who is clinically excellent and a collaborative team player.
• Must be eligible for, or hold registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ).
• Qualifications from comparable health systems (e.g. FRACS, CCT UK/Ireland, American Board Certification, FRCSC) are welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Manage a broad range of acute and elective general surgery cases.
• Provide specialist breast services, including diagnostics, surgical management, and outpatient clinics.

Skills

Teaching & mentoring

Collaborative team player

Clinical excellence

Education

FRACS

CCT (UK & Ireland)

American Board Certification

FRCSC

MCNZ registration

Job description

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Lakes seeks a General Surgeon with a Sub-Specialty in Breast for Rotorua Hospital. The role is permanent and full-time, combining general surgery with a breast surgery subspecialty and outpatient clinics.

You will join a dedicated team, handle a diverse caseload, and contribute to teaching and mentoring colleagues and trainees in the Lakes community. A manageable on-call roster and a lifestyle destination setting enhance the opportunity.