Consultant General Surgeon- 3 Month Fixed Term- Waikato

New Zealand Government; Waikato; On-site; NZD 250,000 - 320,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Waikato District seeks an experienced General Surgeon for a three‑month fixed‑term locum across Hamilton and Thames.

You will manage operating lists, outpatient clinics, ward rounds and multidisciplinary meetings, working with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high‑quality care.

Applicants must hold MCNZ general surgery registration, a current practising certificate and appropriate indemnity insurance.

Qualifications

• Vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) within the General Surgery scope of practice.
• A current practising certificate.
• Appropriate professional indemnity insurance.

Responsibilities

• Operating lists.
• Outpatient clinics.
• Ward rounds.
• Multidisciplinary meetings.

Skills

Clinical expertise

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

MCNZ General Surgery registration

Current practising certificate

Professional indemnity insurance

Job description

Waikato District Hamilton and Thames 3-month fixed term | Locum - Start ASAP!

• Fancy doing something different for a few months?
• Between roles, home in New Zealand for summer, or considering a short sabbatical?
• Join our collegial General Surgery team across Hamilton and Thames!

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.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced General Surgeon to join our General Surgery team in the Waikato District for three-months fixed-term providing cover for sabbatical leave. This is a great opportunity to join an established service and contribute across a broad scope of General Surgery practice, working across Hamilton and Thames.

You will provide specialist surgical care across a range of clinical activities including operating lists, outpatient clinics, ward rounds, consultations and multidisciplinary meetings. Youll work closely with medical, nursing and allied health colleagues to provide high-quality care for patients and whānau. Click here to view the position description.

About You

You will be an experienced General Surgeon who enjoys working collaboratively in a busy clinical environment and can confidently step into a short-term role.

• Vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) within the General Surgery scope of practice
• A current practising certificate
• Appropriate professional indemnity insurance

Youll also bring strong communication and interpersonal skills, sound clinical judgement, and the ability to build effective working relationships across a multidisciplinary team.

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