Gastroenterologist

New Zealand Government; Northland; On-site; NZD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

The New Zealand Government is seeking an enthusiastic Gastroenterologist to join our team at Whangārei Hospital. This permanent full-time position offers the opportunity to provide general GI care, perform basic ERCP and EUS procedures, and support population health in Northland.

Whangārei is known for its warm climate, excellent schools, and recreational activities. We welcome applications from diverse communities and can assist overseas candidates with registration in New Zealand.

Qualifications

• Must have or be eligible for specialist registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand.
• Desirable skills include general GI, basic ERCP, and GI luminal stent.

Responsibilities

• Provide general GI patient care.
• Perform basic ERCP and EUS procedures.
• Support the advanced therapeutic endoscopist.

Skills

General GI

Basic ERCP

GI luminal stent

Education

FRACP or equivalent qualification

Eligibility for specialist registration with MCNZ

Job description

Overview

Whangārei, Northland, New Zealand – Permanent full‑time position. No on‑call or general medicine duties.

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 an enthusiastic Gastroenterologist to join our team at Whangārei Hospital. Our group of four supportive gastroenterologists seeks an additional team member who can provide general GI care, basic ERCP, and EUS skills to support the growing population in New Zealand's idyllic Northland.

• Provide general GI patient care.
• Perform basic ERCP procedures.
• Perform EUS procedures.
• Support the current advanced therapeutic endoscopist by transitioning the ERCP and EUS caseload to a new colleague.

Location

Whangārei offers a warm climate, winterless north, excellent schools, affordable housing and scenic coastal areas with a range of recreational activities. It is a two‑hour drive or a 25‑minute flight from the international hub of Auckland.

About You

• Must have or be eligible for specialist (or locum tenens) registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) in an Internal Medicine Vocational scope of practice.
• Ideally possess FRACP or an equivalent qualification; we are also open to advanced trainees nearing completion of their training.
• Desirable skills: general GI, basic ERCP, and GI luminal stent.
• We can assist overseas candidates not yet registered with MCNZ to obtain registration.

We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact [e-mail] or Dr Byron Theron at [e-mail]. We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.