Consultant Plastic Surgeon

JobSpace; Whangarei; On-site; NZD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand in Northland is seeking a Consultant Plastic Surgeon to deliver high-quality plastic and reconstructive services at Whangarei Hospital and regional sites. The role includes outpatient clinics, ward rounds, and operating theatre sessions, with opportunities to teach and mentor registrars and house officers.

You will work in a collaborative surgical team to provide comprehensive care and contribute to ongoing professional development within the Northland community.

Qualifications

• Specialist registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, or eligibility.
• Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) or overseas equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality plastic and reconstructive surgical services across Te Tai Tokerau.
• Carry out outpatient clinics, ward rounds, and operating theatre sessions.
• Offer timely specialist opinions and ensure continuity of care for patients under your clinical responsibility.
• Teach and mentor Registrars, House Officers, and other healthcare professionals.

Education

Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS)

Job description

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Join a growing surgical service delivering essential plastic and reconstructive care to a diverse regional population.

About the Role

As a Consultant Plastic Surgeon, you will provide high-quality plastic and reconstructive surgical services to patients across Te Tai Tokerau. Your role will include outpatient clinics, ward rounds, and operating theatre sessions, along with providing timely specialist opinions and ensuring continuity of care for patients under your clinical responsibility.

This role will be based at Whangarei Hospital (including Kensington Hospital), and regional sites across Te Tai Tokerau.

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a regional setting, delivering both elective and acute care while working closely with multidisciplinary teams. You’ll also play a key role in teaching and mentoring Registrars, House Officers, and other healthcare professionals, contributing to the development of future clinicians while maintaining high standards of care.

About the Team & Location

You will be part of a collaborative surgical team, working alongside General Surgeons, SMOs, Skin Clinical Nurse Specialists, nursing staff, and allied health professionals committed to delivering high-quality patient outcomes across the region.

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) vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Ideally, you will possess Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) or overseas equivalent qualification.

If you are currently overseas / not yet registered, we can assist you with the application process to obtain MCNZ registration.

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.