Maxillofacial Surgeon

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

The New Zealand Government is seeking an experienced Consultant Maxillofacial Surgeon to join our service at Christchurch Hospital. This role offers the opportunity to provide high-quality clinical care while fostering innovation, education, and service development in a supportive team environment.

Ideal candidates will have expertise in general Maxillofacial Surgery, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to patient-centred care. The position is based in Christchurch, a region known for its exceptional balance of professional opportunities and lifestyle.

Qualifications

• Registered with both the Dental Council of New Zealand and the Medical Council of New Zealand (or eligible for registration).
• Expertise across general Maxillofacial Surgery.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to education, quality improvement, research and ongoing professional development.
• Ability to work effectively in a complex environment and prioritize clinical workload.
• Patient-centred approach and commitment to achieving equitable healthcare outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality clinical care across outpatient clinics and operating theatre sessions.
• Participate in a 1:3 on-call roster delivering patient-focused care.
• Contribute to education, research and service improvement initiatives.
• Teach and support Registrars, House Officers, Medical Students, Nursing staff, and Allied Health professionals.

Skills

General Maxillofacial Surgery

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Registered with the Dental Council of New Zealand

Registered with the Medical Council of New Zealand

Job description

Join a specialist service delivering high-quality Maxillofacial care across the Canterbury region. Opportunity to combine complex clinical work, teaching, service development and research.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Consultant Maxillofacial Surgeon to join our Maxillofacial Surgery service at Christchurch Hospital. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a broad range of Maxillofacial services while working within a highly collaborative multidisciplinary environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality clinical care across outpatient clinics, operating theatre sessions, acute and on-call responsibilities, and inpatient services.
• Participate in a 1:3 on-call roster, delivering equitable, patient-focused care aligned with best‑practice principles.
• Contribute to education, research and service improvement initiatives.
• Teach and support Registrars, House Officers, Medical Students, Nursing staff, and Allied Health professionals, fostering continuous learning.

Team / Service / Location

The Maxillofacial Surgery service at Christchurch Hospital provides specialist care for patients throughout Canterbury and surrounding regions. You will be joining a supportive team committed to delivering excellent patient outcomes while fostering innovation, education and service development. Christchurch offers an exceptional balance of professional opportunity and lifestyle.

About You

• Registered with both the Dental Council of New Zealand and the Medical Council of New Zealand (or eligible for registration).
• Expertise across general Maxillofacial Surgery.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to education, quality improvement, research and ongoing professional development.
• Ability to work effectively in a complex environment and prioritize clinical workload.
• Patient‑centred approach and commitment to achieving equitable healthcare outcomes.

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora

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, and we welcome applications from diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled and rainbow communities. Health New Zealand is committed to creating a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and supporting our people to thrive.