Emergency Medicine Consultant Opportunity on East Coast of New Zealand

Head Medical; Gisborne; On-site; NZD 200,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in New Zealand is seeking an Emergency Medicine Specialist to join a team in Gisborne. This role offers a unique lifestyle, clinical variety, and a chance to contribute to addressing healthcare inequities in a culturally rich environment. Ideal candidates should have experience in emergency medicine and a desire to work within a community-oriented healthcare setting.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Accommodation & vehicle package

$16,000 CME package annually

10 weeks annual leave

Qualifications

• Competence in managing a variety of emergency cases.
• Ability to work within a culturally rich environment.
• Experience with leadership roles in emergency medicine is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver emergency medical care in a busy ED.
• Contribute to healthcare initiatives addressing inequalities.
• Participate in training programs for ACEM trainees.

Skills

Emergency Medicine expertise

Team collaboration

Knowledge of Te Reo and Te Ao Māori

Education

FACEM or equivalent qualification

Job description

The Opportunity

Are you ready for a role that blends professional challenge with an incredible lifestyle? We are seeking Emergency Medicine Specialists (FACEM or equivalent) to join our team in Gisborne. Permanent full-time positions are available.

Want to make a real difference in Emergency Medicine somewhere quintessentially Kiwi? Is work-life balance important to you?

Tairāwhiti is one of the most beautiful, sunny regions of Aotearoa New Zealand. Home to just under 50,000 people (around 80% in Tūranga-nui-a-Kiwa, Gisborne), the region is unique, culturally rich, and proudly home to a high Māori population (55%). While the rugged geography provides endless opportunities for surfing, cycling, camping and adventure, it also brings challenges and opportunities in delivering healthcare across a wide region.

Here, you'll not only bring your Emergency Medicine expertise, but also make a tangible contribution to addressing healthcare inequities. You will have opportunities to deepen your knowledge of Te Reo and Te Ao Māori and to play a key role in helping us become more responsive to the needs of tangata whenua.

As the hospital expands, further opportunities are anticipated in leadership, aeromedical retrieval, medical education, and EM outreach. The Emergency Department is provisionally accredited for ACEM training, with our first ACEM trainees commencing in January. We are also accredited for Rural Hospital Medicine Training.

Who we are

Gisborne is the primary healthcare facility for the East Coast of Aotearoa New Zealand.

• 115-bed teaching hospital with medical, surgical, paediatrics and women's health services
• ED sees ~30,000 patients annually, with a 20% admission rate
• 16-bed department including 3 resus bays and 1 trauma bay
• Onsite CT, MRI, and ultrasound, plus full laboratory support
• Team of FACEMs, vocationally registered EM specialists, and urgent care doctors

Why join us?

Living and working in Gisborne offers a lifestyle like no other:

• Clinical variety: Excellent exposure to a wide range of pathologies in a mixed ED
• Efficient system: Minimal bed block and strong compliance with the 6-hour target
• Generous package:
  • Competitive salary plus additional allowances beyond usual ASMS MECA
  • Accommodation & vehicle package + relocation support
  • $16,000 CME package annually
  • Employer-matched superannuation (up to 6%)
  • 10 weeks annual leave
• Unbeatable lifestyle: Beaches, wineries, festivals, and world-class surf all at your doorstep

Why Gisborne?

The first city in the world to see the sun and New Zealand's surfing capital. Gisborne boasts a warm, sunny climate, consistent surf breaks, and breathtaking landscapes. Before or after work, you can be in the ocean, on a mountain bike trail, or paddling a waka. The city also hosts a thriving cultural scene, with festivals such as Rhythm & Vines, First Light Wine & Food, and Te Tairāwhiti Arts. The influence of Māori culture is deeply woven into everyday life here from language to arts and community.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply online and attach an up to date copy of your CV for consideration.