Orthopaedic Surgeon

Public Service; Whanganui; Hybrid; NZD 180.000 - 260.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Whanganui invites applications for a permanent, part-time or full-time Orthopaedic Surgeon. You will join a team of four consultants and four registrars at Whanganui Hospital, delivering high-quality orthopaedic care and contributing to on-call coverage.

You must be registered or eligible for VOC3 with the Medical Council of New Zealand and hold Fellowship of the ANZ College of Surgeons. Teaching, governance and continuous learning are emphasized.

Qualifikationen

• Demonstrated clinical experience in the management of orthopaedic conditions.
• A commitment to teamwork, equity, and continuous learning.
• Registration or eligibility for VOC3 registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand.

Aufgaben

• Provide high standard clinical practice and expertise for orthopaedic patients.
• Participate in an on-call roster with 24-hour cover on a 1:4+ basis.
• Contribute to clinical governance, teaching and mentorship of junior doctors.

Kenntnisse

Clinical experience in orthopaedics

Teamwork

On-call readiness

Ausbildung

Fellowship of the Australian and New Zealand College of Surgeons

Vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand

Jobbeschreibung

# Orthopaedic Surgeon at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Whanganui, Manawatu / Whanganui## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role* Work in NZ's beautiful region of Whanganui where a relaxed healthy work life balance is encouraged* Permanent, part-time or full-time (0.7 - 1 FTE) role* A smooth relocation transition is guaranteedHealth 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**Health New Zealand- Whanganui has an exciting opportunity for a permanent, part-time or full-time (0.7 - 1 FTE) Orthopaedic Surgeon. You would be part of a team of four Orthopaedic Consultants and four Orthopaedic Registrars based at the Whanganui hospital.You will provide a high standard of clinical practice and clinical expertise in assessment, investigation, diagnosis and treatment of orthopaedic patients under your care, within the context of serving the population of the Whanganui region. Your role will also include participating in an on-call roster, involvement in clinical governance, and provide teaching and mentorship to junior doctors. We will assist you to stay up to date with advancements in orthopaedic care and bring innovative practices to the department.You will participate in the roster providing 24-hour cover for surgical services. This will be on a 1:4+ basis (divided equally between the team, in-house cover) with the flexibility required to cover colleagues who are on leave. Our team fosters a supportive and collaborative environment, with an emphasis on continuous professional development, teaching, and multidisciplinary care.Along with a well-balanced mix of general, acute and elective caseloads, this position provides the chance to have a significant effect in a community-focused and supportive setting.**About the Team/Service/ Location**Whanganui Hospital is located on the West coast of New Zealand's North Island with a wide range of services including emergency medicine, general medicine, general surgery, orthopaedics, O&G, ENT, ophthalmology, dentistry and psychiatry. We serve a population of approximately 65,000 residents and serves as a central hub for the 16,000 people residing in the surrounding districts across the region.We provide a six-bed critical care unit with tertiary support from Wellington Hospital. Tertiary services such as cardio-thoracics, neurosurgery, paediatric surgery and cardiology are provided for our patients in Wellington.On 24 October 2019, Whanganui was crowned the Most Beautiful City at the Beautiful Awards, an annual competition that recognises the environmental excellence of individuals, groups, businesses and schools. Towards the end of 2019, our district council was awarded the \"best digital transformation\" award. In a first for New Zealand, on 27 January 2020, Whanganui was accepted into the League of Historical Cities - an international affiliation of cities developed to recognise the value that historical urban areas bring to local and international communities.Your move to Whanganui will allow you to experience a vast range of sights and entertainment in our region. It offers easily accessible mountains for skiing or hiking, lakes for fishing and boating, as well as beaches for surfing and quiet walks. The year-round temperate climate allows you to make the most of this healthy family-focused lifestyle. Whanganui also boasts an exciting arts community and facilities, a mix of local and travelling music talent, educational and sporting opportunities for all ages, historical buildings and culture. Living in Whanganui, you will be two-and-half hours' drive away from our capital city, Wellington or a 1-hour scenic flight to Auckland.This excellent work / lifestyle balance for you and your family is further supported by a high quality of education at primary and secondary level, offered through both public and private schools.For more information on living and working in Whanganui click here**About you**To be successful, you must be registered, or eligible for such registration (Vocational Registration) with the Medical Council of New Zealand. Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand. If you are an overseas qualified candidate you can check your MCNZ registration eligibility and registration pathway here.If you are an overseas applicant and have overseas medical qualifications, you will be required to provide **EPIC** **source verification** of your qualifications for your registration application. For more information about the registration process and source verification of qualifications, please visit www.mcnz.org.nzOther requirements for the role include:* Vocationally registered (or eligible for VOC3 registration) with the Medical Council of New Zealand* Fellowship of the Australian and New Zealand College of Surgeons (or equivalent)* Demonstrated clinical experience in the management of a variety of orthopaedic conditions* A commitment to teamwork, equity, and continuous learning**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**All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by **30 March 2027.** If you have any questions about the role, please contact Honey Pillai, Senior Recruitment & Operations -SMO via [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 Whanganui || Location: | Manawatu / Whanganui || Position type: | Permanent Part time || Category: | Health || Date listed: | 29-Oct-2026 || Salary range: | N/A || Closing date: | 30-Mar-2027 || Reference: | ORTH\\_0926 || Attachment: | PD\\_Ortho\\_Sept 25.pdf (PDF, 300KB)Job Description || File links: | || Website: | https://www.wdhb.org.nz/ |