Rare Emergency Medicine Consultant Opportunity on South Island of New Zealand

Head Medical; Gore; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency is seeking an Emergency Medicine Specialist to join a charming community hospital in Gore, New Zealand. This role offers an opportunity to impact a close-knit community with comprehensive healthcare services. A competitive salary, generous relocation allowance of NZD 10,000, and substantial CME support are included. The position requires flexibility for shift work in a rural emergency department.

Benefits

Relocation assistance of NZD 10,000

CME allowance up to NZD 16,000 per annum

Accommodation rent-free for the first 8 weeks

Company vehicle for personal use

Qualifications

• Experience in emergency medicine required.
• Willingness to work night shifts at least occasionally.
• Ability to contribute to both ED and inpatient care preferable.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency care in a small community hospital.
• Stabilize and transfer patients when necessary.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Emergency Medicine expertise

Ability to work in a rural setting

Flexibility for night shifts

Education

Fellowship in Emergency Medicine

Job description

Overview

Our client has an exciting and rare opportunity to join a small regional hospital on the beautiful South Island of New Zealand.

About the role and location

This position would suit an Emergency Medicine Specialist who is keen to make a real difference in a smaller community and location.

The role is based in a community-owned trust hospital offering a range of public and private integrated services, including 20 inpatient beds, a 24/7 Emergency Department, maternity services, a GP practice, dental clinic, specialist outpatient clinics, Allied and Community Health services, MoleMap, lab, radiology, and Mobile Surgical Services, serving a population of approximately 20,000.

Team and operations

The ED is staffed by Nurse Practitioners and Physician Associates (USA trained). It is a rural level 2 ED funded to stabilise and transfer patients to the tertiary base hospitals in Invercargill and Dunedin. Current Specialists/Consultants there cover both ED and Inpatients. However, the employer can be flexible if you only want to cover the ED or the Ward, but must be open to at least one night shift per week/fortnight.

Benefits and compensation

• Salary, relocation assistance of NZD 10,000
• Generous CME allowance up to NZD 16,000 per annum for a full-time position
• Company vehicle for full personal use
• Accommodation rent-free for the first 8 weeks
• Option to stay as a tenant thereafter or to find alternative housing
• Clinical Director supervision, with Rural Hospital Medicine specialization, and part-time FACEM available to support licensing requirements

About Gore and the Southland region

Gore is a charming town nestled in the heart of Southland, New Zealand. It sits on the banks of the Mataura River and serves a multi-cultural rural community with a population of just over 12,000. The area offers proximity to lakes, mountains, forests, rivers, and the sea. It is family-friendly and known for its outdoor lifestyle. The region also hosts an annual country music festival.

How to apply

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply online and attach an up-to-date copy of your CV for consideration.