Consultant General Surgeon (9 Months Fixed Term)

New Zealand Government; Wellington; On-site; NZD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

New Zealand Government is seeking a Locum Consultant General Surgeon to deliver high-quality specialist care for acute and elective general surgery across Wellington and Kenepuru Hospitals. The role includes Registrar supervision and on-call participation.

This is a fixed-term, full-time opportunity spanning 1 March 2027 to 31 December 2027. The position supports a busy surgical service, with emphasis on training, collaboration, and maintaining high medical standards in a role that contributes

Qualifications

• Vocationally registered in General Surgery with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ).
• FRACS or equivalent qualification and be able to register for vocational registration with the MCNZ.
• Work in collaboration with multidisciplinary team.
• Able to provide consistently high standards of medical care.
• Relevant experience and training.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality specialist surgical care for patients requiring acute and elective general surgery.
• Train and supervise Registrars in accordance with RACS requirements and participate in the consultant on-call roster.

Skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Clinical excellence

Education

FRACS or equivalent qualification

MCNZ vocational registration

Job description

Location: Wellington Hospital and Kenepuru Hospital Service: General Surgery service Contract: Full time, fixed term (1 March 2027 - 31 December 2027) Salary: As per ASMS SECA Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the role We are seeking a Locum Consultant General Surgeon to provide high-quality specialist surgical care for patients requiring both acute and elective general surgery. The role supports services across Wellington and Kenepuru Hospitals and includes the training and supervision of Registrars in accordance with the requirements of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, as well as participation in the consultant on-call roster. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a busy and diverse surgical service while helping to shape the next generation of surgeons.

About our location Wellington is an excellent place to live, offering a balance of lifestyle benefits and natural beauty. Enjoy the city's vibrant cultural scene, excellent caf s and restaurants, a reliable public transport network, and easy access to beaches, parks, and walking trails. The city's compact layout makes commuting relatively straightforward, while its strong sense of community and high quality of life make it attractive to individuals, couples, and families alike. Wellington region has a variety of surrounding communities that offer different lifestyles while remaining well connected to the city. Hutt Valley (Hutt Hospital) and Porirua (Kenepuru Hospital), is approximately 15'30 minutes from central Wellington. It is popular with families due to its green spaces, diverse communities, shopping and recreation facilities. Further north, the Kāpiti Coast is approximately 40'60 minutes from Wellington and is renowned for its beautiful beaches, relaxed lifestyle, growing town centres, and strong appeal to families, professionals, and retirees seeking more space while maintaining access to the capital.

About you

• Vocationally registered in General Surgery with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ)
• FRACS or equivalent qualification and be able to register for vocational registration with the MCNZ
• Work in collaboration with multidisciplinary team
• Able to provide consistently high standards of medical care
• Relevant experience and training

Working for Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellness'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.