Orthopaedic Consultant

Marketplace; Whangarei; Remote; NZD 185,000 - 268,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau in Whangārei invites an experienced Orthopaedic Consultant to join our collaborative department. This permanent 0.8 FTE role is based at Whangārei Hospital with travel to rural hospitals as required.

You will supervise acute operating lists, lead ward rounds and clinics, undertake elective arthroplasty, and contribute to audit, teaching, and CPD. MCNZ registration in Orthopaedic Surgery is required; NZ-based applicants preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have or be eligible for specialist registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand in Orthopaedic Surgery.
• Demonstrated experience as an Orthopaedic Consultant is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supervise acute operating lists and lead ward rounds.
• Conduct clinics and undertake elective arthroplasty.
• Contribute to audit, teaching, research and CPD.

Skills

Orthopaedic surgery

Education

Specialist registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand – Orthopaedic Surgery

Job description

# Orthopaedic Consultant at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau, Northland## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role* **Permanent, part-time position (0.8 FTE)*** **Based in Whangārei Hospital, with travel to rural hospitals as required*** **Join a supportive and collegial Orthopaedic Department**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 an experienced Orthopaedic Consultant to join the Orthopaedic Service at Whangārei Hospital. This is a permanent, role based in Whangārei Hospital, with travel as required to hospitals across the mid and far north regions.The role includes supervising acute operating lists; leading ward rounds and clinics; undertaking elective operating, particularly arthroplasty, with scope to align work to your interests and skill set; participating in the SMO on-call roster; and contributing to audit, teaching, research and continuing professional development.Click here to view the position description.**About the Team/Service/ Location**You will join a well-supported, collegial department alongside nine other Senior Consultants, eight Registrars, including three Trainees, and four House Officers.Northland offers a warm climate and scenic coastal areas with a wide range of recreational activities, with Whangārei being approximately a two-hour drive or 25-minute flight from Auckland. For more information on living and working in Northland click here**About you**To be considered you must have or be eligible for specialist (or locum tenens) registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand in an Orthopaedic Surgery vocational scope of practice.If you are overseas or not yet registered in New Zealand, our team can provide guidance on the MCNZ registration process. Further information is available on the Medical Council of New Zealand website www.mcnz.org.nz**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.**How to Apply**To apply please click **apply now**. All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact the Recruitment Team on [e-mail]**We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.**## Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details| | || --- | --- || Employer: | Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau || Location: | Northland || Position type: | Permanent Part time || Category: | Health || Date listed: | 30-Oct-2026 || Salary range: | $185,380 - $267,980 || Closing date: | 04-Nov-2026 || Reference: | WHA00553 || Attachment: | No File Attached || File links: | || Website: | https://www.northlanddhb.org.nz/ |Note: You may be redirected to the employer's careers website.