Emergency Medicine Specialist

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Tairāwhiti; Gisborne; On-site; NZD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary plus additional allowances

Accommodation and vehicle package

$16,000 CME package annually

Employer-matched superannuation (up to 6%)

10 weeks annual leave

Culturally rich region with beaches and wineries

Job summary

The New Zealand Government is seeking Emergency Medicine Specialists (FACEM or equivalent) for Gisborne Hospital, which caters to the East Coast of Aotearoa. This role offers both permanent full-time and part-time positions, aiming to address healthcare inequities with opportunities for professional growth.

Candidates will manage acute patients, provide clinical leadership, and enhance training within the Emergency Department, which handles around 30,000 patients annually.

Benefits include competitive salary, relocation support, and the chance to live in a culturally rich region with excellent amenities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing high acuity, complex patients.
• NZ residency or eligibility for immigration.
• Experience in paediatric emergency medicine or ultrasound is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage acute, high acuity, and complex patients in the Emergency Department.
• Provide EM clinical leadership as the hospital expands.
• Participate in aeromedical retrieval, medical education and EM outreach.

Skills

Strong communication and teamwork skills

Experience in managing high acuity, complex patients

Commitment to clinical excellence and equitable care

Education

Fellowship of the Australasian College of Emergency Medicine (FACEM) or equivalent

Registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand

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 at Gisborne Hospital. Permanent full‑time and part‑time positions are available. We are committed to addressing healthcare inequities and will provide opportunities to deepen your knowledge of Te Reo and Te Ao Māori.

Who we are

Gisborne Hospital is the primary healthcare facility for the East Coast of Aotearoa New Zealand. It is a 115‑bed teaching hospital with medical, surgical, paediatrics and women’s health services. The Emergency Department sees ~30,000 patients annually, offers a 16‑bed department, on‑site CT, MRI, ultrasound and full laboratory support. The team includes FACEMs, vocationally registered EM specialists and urgent care doctors.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage acute, high acuity, and complex patients in the Emergency Department.
• Provide EM clinical leadership as the hospital expands.
• Participate in aeromedical retrieval, medical education and EM outreach.
• Engage in ACEM training, supporting first‑year trainees.

Qualifications

• Registration (or eligibility) with the Medical Council of New Zealand.
• Fellowship of the Australasian College of Emergency Medicine (FACEM) or equivalent.
• Proven experience managing high acuity, complex patients.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to clinical excellence and equitable care.
• NZ residency or eligibility for immigration.
• Experience in paediatric emergency medicine or ultrasound is an advantage.

Benefits

• Competitive salary plus additional allowances beyond ASMS MECA.
• Accommodation and vehicle package + relocation support.
• $16,000 CME package annually.
• Employer‑matched superannuation (up to 6%).
• 10 weeks annual leave.
• Opportunity to live in a unique, culturally rich region with beaches, wineries, festivals and world‑class surf.