Consultant General Medicine Respiratory Physician

Marketplace; Rotorua; On-site; NZD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Lakes in Rotorua, NZ, seeks a passionate Consultant General Medicine with Respiratory expertise for a permanent, full‑time position. The role includes inpatient and outpatient respiratory duties and regular general medicine ward rounds, with weekend and on‑call coverage to sustain hospital outputs.

You will join a growing team across subspecialties, contributing to education of registrars and house officers, and supporting the Lakes district's diverse community

Qualifications

• Must be eligible for vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) in Internal Medicine scope.
• Experience in general medicine and respiratory care preferred.
• Willingness to teach and mentor medical registrars and house officers.

Responsibilities

• Inpatient and outpatient respiratory work.
• Regular general medicine ward rounds including weekend and on-call cover.

Skills

Teaching

Mentoring

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Education

MBChB / MD

Job description

Consultant General Medicine Respiratory Physician

Rotorua Hospital, Health New Zealand Lakes

Permanent, Full Time

We are seeking a passionate and hand‑on General Medicine and Respiratory Physician to join our team on a permanent, full‑time basis. We are looking to advance and enhance the capabilities of our existing team to support the education and development of our medical registrars and house officers. The successful applicant will have a passion for progression and change, to ensure that the service is meeting their health targets and to provide the diverse community that the Lakes district serves.

You will have the opportunity to live in the heart of the North Island of New Zealand, surrounded by breath‑taking scenery, opportunities and connection to the land and community, with world class mountain biking, water sports in over 16 lakes, running and tramping tracks, and a range of outdoor events throughout the year.

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.

About the Role

The successful applicant will be tasked with inpatient and outpatient respiratory work, and also undertake general medicine ward rounds on a regular basis including weekend and on‑call cover, to support service and hospital outputs. This role provides an opportunity to broaden your knowledge through being adaptable and engaged. The role will be divided into an off‑ward role where elective work is undertaken, and on‑ward managing patients.

About the Team / Service / Location

You will join a growing team of physicians who vary in subspecialties including but not limited to Cardiology, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Neurology, Palliative Care, and Oncology. The department is looking to grow to meet the needs of the population, and is looking for someone fluid and adaptable. This is an exciting time to join our team as we work towards improving outputs and adopting a collaborative approach to ensure we exceed national health targets.

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides healthcare from its two modern and progressive general hospitals in Rotorua and Taupō, New Zealand. The Lakes district is becoming the lifestyle destination of choice and is well known for its many outdoor recreational activities, family friendly beaches, and a growing multi‑cultural community.

Working at Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides a great opportunity to balance an amazing lifestyle with a rewarding professional experience. As well as a supportive, inclusive and diverse work environment, Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Lakes offer competitive salary, free staff parking, free flu vaccination, discounts (with local businesses), and access to Employee Assistance Program.

About you

We want applicants who are team players, committed to improving and developing services to meet the needs of our community, with a passion for the deliverable of equitable healthcare.

• Teaching, coaching and mentoring our 15 medical registrars and other house officer roles; this is an important part of our role.
• Must be eligible for vocational registration (or locum tenens special purpose) with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) in an internal medicine scope of practice.
• We welcome international applicants, and are ready to assist you through the application process.
• To be considered, you must have (or be eligible for) vocational or locum tenens special purpose registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) in an Internal Medicine scope of practice.

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

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Head of Department, Dr Susan DeCaigney or SMO Senior Recruitment Advisor, Beth Copeland.