Consultant Orthopaedic Spinal Surgeon

Marketplace; Whangarei; Hybrid; NZD 185,000 - 268,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau in Whangārei, Northland, New Zealand, seeks a Consultant Orthopaedic Spinal Surgeon for a permanent position. The role covers supervision of acute spinal and general orthopaedic lists, outpatient clinics, elective spinal operations, and on‑call duties within a supportive department of ten senior consultants and registrars.

You will contribute to teaching, research and CPD, with opportunities to work across rural networks in the mid to far north.

Qualifications

• Must have or be eligible for specialist registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand in Orthopaedic Surgery.
• Experience in spinal surgery is desirable.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and participate in on-call duties.

Responsibilities

• Supervise acute operating lists (spinal and general orthopaedics).
• Lead ward rounds and clinics.
• Perform elective spinal and orthopaedic surgeries.
• Participate in on-call duties and audit.
• Engage in teaching, research and CPD.

Skills

Spinal surgery

Orthopaedic surgery

Clinical leadership

Teaching & research

Patient care

Education

Specialist registration

Orthopaedic surgeon training

Job description

# Consultant Orthopaedic Spinal Surgeon at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau, Northland## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role* **Whangarei, Northland, New Zealand*** **Permanent position*** **Part-time and full-time applications considered**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**We are looking for a Spinal Surgeon to join a fabulous department in Whangarei Hospital. This is for a permanent position based in Whangārei, with travel as required to our rural in the mid and far north regions. You will be part of a well-supported collegial Department with nine other Senior Consultants and eight Registrars, including three Trainees and four House Officers.The role includes supervision of acute operating lists both spinal and general orthopaedic; leading ward rounds, clinics, elective operating (particularly spines), on call duties within the SMO team and involvement in audit; teaching, undertaking research and participating in continuing professional development.Click here to view the position description.**About the Location**As well as a warm climate, the \"winterless north\" offers excellent schools; affordable housing and scenic coastal areas offering a range of recreational activities. We are just a two hours' drive or 25-minute flight from the international hub of Auckland.For more information on living and working in Northland click **here****About you**To be considered you must have or be eligible for specialist (or locum tenens) registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand in an Orthopaedic Surgery vocational scope of practice. For more information about the MCNZ registration process, please visit www.mcnz.org.nz**Working at 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 service our community**.** We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.**How to Apply**To apply please click **apply now**. All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact the Recruitment Team on [e-mail]**We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.**## Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details| | || --- | --- || Employer: | Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau || Location: | Northland || Position type: | Permanent Full time || Category: | Health || Date listed: | 21-Oct-2026 || Salary range: | $185,380 - $267,980 || Closing date: | 24-Nov-2026 || Reference: | WHA00976 || Attachment: | No File Attached || File links: | || Website: | https://www.northlanddhb.org.nz/ |Note: You may be redirected to the employer's careers website.