Consultant General Surgeon

JobSpace; New Plymouth; On-site; NZD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in Taranaki invites applications for a Consultant General Surgeon. The role encompasses comprehensive general surgical care within a team of eight, with a 1:6 on-call roster supported by registrars.

The successful candidate will engage in departmental audit, trainee supervision, and medical student teaching. Applicants should hold FRACS with vocational registration (or equivalent) and demonstrate extensive general surgery experience.

Qualifications

• FRACS with vocational registration or equivalent
• Comprehensive experience and training in General Surgery
• Participation in audit, registrar teaching, supervision of house surgeons and medical student teaching

Responsibilities

• Provide general surgery services to the Taranaki population.
• Be part of a 1:6 on-call roster with registrar and house surgeon support.
• Contribute to department activities including audit and teaching sessions.

Skills

General Surgery

Education

FRACS with vocational registration or equivalent

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

We are looking for a Consultant General Surgeon who is interested in working in Taranaki to improve, promote, protect and care for the health and wellbeing of the people of Taranaki.

The successful candidate will join a team of eight and will take part in a 1:6 on call roster with registrar and house surgeon support.

Are you a qualified General Surgeon who can practise in New Zealand who would embrace an exciting opportunity in a beautiful province with fantastic work life balance?

Do you share in our vision, our values and will ensure our patients feel supported and cared for throughout their journey with us?

The successful applicant should have comprehensive experience and training in General Surgery and must have the FRACS with vocational registration or equivalent qualifications. The department has a strong track record with audit and you will be expected to participate and contribute to the departments activities including advanced trainee registrar teaching, supervision of house surgeons, audit and medical student teaching.

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.

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.