Gastroenterologist

North Island - Taranaki; New Plymouth; On-site; NZD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Immigration support

Professional development and teaching

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in New Plymouth, Taranaki, seeks a consultant in General Medicine with a Gastroenterology focus or a Gastroenterologist open to partial General Medicine. You will work in a busy hospital with acute, inpatient, and outpatient care, alongside a supportive team and involvement in on-call duties.

The role offers professional development, teaching opportunities, and a balanced lifestyle within New Zealand’s beautiful Taranaki region.

Qualifications

• Vocationally registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand
• Fellowship with RACP or equivalent
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Commitment to holistic and equitable patient care

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, patient-centred care in a busy hospital setting
• Deliver acute and inpatient care, outpatient clinics, and contribute to the general medicine on-call roster
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and tertiary links to ensure comprehensive medical services

Skills

Gastroenterology

General Medicine

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Fellowship with RACP

NZ Medical Council registration

Job description

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North Island - Taranaki – New Plymouth, North Island

• General Medicine Physician - Gastroenterology focus OR
• Gastroenterologist with commitment to do partial General Medicine
• Taranaki Base Hospital
• Permanent

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 seeking a consultant in General Medicine to provide high-quality, patient-centred care in our busy but supportive hospital setting. We are specifically looking for someone with a Gastroenterology focus, or a Gastroenterologist who is open to doing partial General Medicine. Youll be working alongside a team of committed professionals delivering comprehensive medical services to our diverse community. The role includes acute and inpatient care, outpatient clinics, and participation in the general medicine on-call roster.

About the Team/Service/ Location

A supportive, collegial team environment with strong links to tertiary centres

• Competitive salary and benefits in line with the NZ MECA
• Relocation assistance and immigration support
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development and teaching
• A balanced lifestyle in one of New Zealands most beautiful regions

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About you

Vocationally registered (or eligible for registration) with the Medical Council of New Zealand

Fellowship with RACP or equivalent

Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Commitment to holistic and equitable patient care

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.