Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeon | Fixed Term

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Waitaha Canterbury; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Waitaha Canterbury in Ōtautahi Christchurch seeks an Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeon to deliver acute trauma care in a high-volume tertiary environment. The role includes rostered trauma duties, inpatient and outpatient care, and involvement in surgical training.

You will work with an experienced team, supervising registrars and junior staff, and contributing to professional development within a strong culture of surgical education.

Qualifications

• Vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand in Orthopaedic Surgery.
• Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) or equivalent.
• Advanced training and proven experience in orthopaedic trauma, ideally within a tertiary hospital setting.
• Collaborative approach to multidisciplinary care and service development.
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching, supervision, and ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality acute trauma care within a busy tertiary setting serving Canterbury and beyond.
• Supervise registrars and junior medical staff; contribute to training and clinical governance.

Skills

Vocational registration

FRACS

Trauma surgery

Multidisciplinary care

Teaching supervision

Education

FRACS or equivalent

Job description

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Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Waitaha Canterbury – Christchurch, South Island

Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeon - Christchurch Hospital

Ōtautahi Christchurch | 1 Year Fixed-Term, Full-Time (open to shorter-termcontracts by agreement)

Join one of New Zealand's leading orthopaedic traumaservices and work in a high-volume tertiary environment managing complex andrewarding cases. This is an outstanding opportunity to contribute to anationally recognised department while enjoying the lifestyle benefits ofliving in Ōtautahi Christchurch.

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in theprinciples of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health systemthat serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

As an Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeon at Christchurch Hospital,you will deliver high-quality acute trauma care within a busy tertiary settingserving the Canterbury region and the wider Te Waipounamu South Islandpopulation.

You will work alongside an experienced and collegial team oforthopaedic surgeons, managing a broad and complex trauma case mix. The roleincludes participation in the acute trauma roster, inpatient and outpatientcare, and involvement in clinical governance activities. You will play a keyrole in the supervision, education, and mentorship of registrars and juniormedical staff, contributing to our strong culture of surgical training andprofessional development.

This fixed-term position offers both clinical challenge andprofessional satisfaction, with flexibility around contract length for theright candidate.

About theTeam/Service/Location

Christchurch Hospital is the largest tertiary hospital inthe South Island and home to one of New Zealand's largest orthopaedicdepartments. The service is recognised for excellence in trauma care, surgicaltraining, and collaborative multidisciplinary practice.

Ōtautahi Christchurch offers an exceptional quality of life,with easy access to beaches, mountains, national parks, and a vibrant food andcultural scene. It is a fantastic place to live and work, whether you arerelocating alone or with family.

For more information on living and working in Christchurchclick here

About You

As an experienced Orthopaedic Surgeon with a specialinterest in trauma, you will bring:

• Vocationalregistration (or eligibility for vocational registration) with the MedicalCouncil of New Zealand in Orthopaedic Surgery
• Fellowshipof the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) or equivalentrecognised qualification
• Advancedtraining and proven experience in orthopaedic trauma, ideally within atertiary hospital setting
• Acollaborative approach to multidisciplinary care and service development
• Ademonstrated commitment to teaching, supervision, and ongoing professionaldevelopment

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuringexcellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce thatis diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand andserve our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific,disabled, and rainbow communities.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact KrisDalzell, Clinical Director - Orthopaedics: ***************@cdhb.health.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed withthe recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affectedemployees will be given preference and priority for this position.