Consultant General Medicine Physician with subspecialty interest

New Zealand Government; Northland; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Diverse and inclusive workforce

Excellent schools

Affordable housing

Scenic coastal access

Recreational opportunities

Job summary

The New Zealand Government is seeking physicians for a permanent full-time position in Whangarei, Northland. The role encompasses various specialties such as respiratory, infectious disease, rheumatology, and neurology. Responsibilities include a combination of off-ward elective work and on-ward inpatient management, with some weekend duties included on the on-call roster.

Ideal candidates must have or be eligible for registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand in Internal Medicine. Join a supportive team that values diversity and offers an enriching work environment.

Whangarei features excellent schools, affordable housing, and beautiful coastal access.

Qualifications

• Must have or be eligible for specialist registration with the MCNZ in Internal Medicine.
• Overseas or unregistered candidates may receive assistance with MCNZ registration.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical services within Northland.
• Assist with inpatient management and on-call duties.

Education

Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) registration

Job description

Location

Whangarei, Northland, New Zealand – Permanent full‑time position

About the Role

We are looking for physicians to provide medical services within Northland. This includes new and replacement positions with an interest in respiratory, infectious disease, rheumatology, and neurology. Existing specialties covered by the department include:

• General and Acute Medicine
• Rheumatology
• Respiratory
• Gastroenterology, including a visiting Hepatologist
• Neurology
• Cardiology
• Infectious Disease
• Endocrinology and Diabetes
• Healthcare of the Elderly
• Maternal Medicine
• Oncology and Haematology
• Renal Medicine

The role involves a mix of off‑ward elective work and on‑ward inpatient management. On‑call rosters require some weekend work per year with a rostered day off after weekend duties.

Qualifications

Must have or be eligible for specialist (or locum tenens) registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) in an Internal Medicine vocational scope of practice. Overseas or unregistered candidates may be assisted with MCNZ registration.

Location and Team

The department has a family feel with a positive culture, busy and challenging environment. We mentor 28 medical registrars and aim to improve services to meet population needs with equitable healthcare delivery.

Benefits

Our team values a diverse and inclusive workforce. Whangarei offers excellent schools, affordable housing, scenic coastal access and recreational opportunities. The winterless North is just a two‑hour drive or 25‑minute flight from Auckland International Airport.

EEO Statement

We welcome applications from Māori, Pacific, disabled and rainbow communities.