Resident Doctor - ICU - Whangarei

Head Medical; Whangarei; On-site; NZD 106,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Head Medical is seeking Post Foundation Doctors with at least 12 months of experience in ICU, Emergency Medicine, or Anaesthetics for ICU positions in Whangārei, New Zealand.

The hospital is a 246-bed regional facility serving about 194,000 people, offering active clinical training and a pathway to the Bay of Islands lifestyle. The position commences February 2027 on a 12‑month contract.

Qualifications

• 12 months experience in ICU/ED/Anasthetics or related subspecialty must be demonstrated.

Skills

ICU experience

Emergency Medicine

Anaesthetics

Job description

Head Medical is seeking Post Foundation Doctors possessing a minimum of 12 months experience in either ICU, Emergency Medicine, or Anaesthetics for ICU positions in sub-tropical Whangarei.

• Relaxed lifestyle in a subtropical climate just 2 hours from Auckland
• ED sees 40,000 patients annually, of which 25% are paediatric
• Active Clinical training programme
• Gateway to the beautiful Bay of Islands, world class diving and sailing, and other relaxing lifestyle options!
• Salary $105,672 -$140,082 NZD ( depending on experience)
• Commencing February 2027 - 12 month contract

The Hospital

The Hospital is a 246 bed Regional hospital providing secondary care services to a population of approximately 194,000.You will be part of a dynamic team working closely with Consultants, allowing you to widen your practice as your skills grow.

The Hospital covers an area of 12,600 square kilometres with a population of approximately 170,000, 32% of whom identify as Māori. The ED provides emergency services for thisentire area from four locations including Whangarei Hospital (base) and three small regional hospitals located in Kaitaia, Dargaville and the Bay of Islands. The hospital also has a 7-bed Intensive Care Unit and High Dependency Unit - Helicopter retrievals and transfers.

You will be part of a team of 6 responsible for the care of patients in the ICU under the supervision of Consultants. You will also be required to attend the Emergency Department when required for the emergency management of patients with critical illness/ injury. There is an active clinical trailing programme with didactic sessions, interactive based teaching, journal club, and video conferencing.

The Location

Whangarei is called the “Meeting place of the Pacific” because of its many international yachting visitors and the Northland region boasts some of the most scenic and exciting coastal areas of NZ in a subtropical climate. It’s rich in Māori and European history, some of the oldest traces of Māori settlement can be found here and newcomers will experience a real connection with the culture and way of life.

With its high sunshine hours and fantastic natural environment, including white sandy beaches and native forests, it has the reputation of being one of the country’s premier tourist and lifestyle destinations, and is a popular holiday choice for both Kiwis and international visitors. As a result, the region has developed into a real melting pot of cultures, which provides valuable exposure and experiences both professionally and socially.

You can enjoy al fresco dining, world class scuba diving, fishing, sailing, golfing, surfing, swimming with dolphins and so much more. Popular water recreation areas include the Bay of Islands and Poor Knights Islands Reserves.

Whangarei has a busy domestic airport, as well as easy access transport links to Auckland, New Zealand’s largest city which is only a two-hour drive away

Find out more about Whangarei and the Northlandregion

What Head Medical can do for you

Head Medical is a specialist international healthcare recruitment company and has been helping doctors relocate to Australia, New Zealand and beyond since 2008. From identifying the right opportunity through to regulatory applications and relocation, we provide free guidance and support throughout the process. We also have qualified and licensed Immigration Advisers within our team who can assist with migration planning and visa applications for Australia and New Zealand. The services of our licensed Immigration Advisers are provided as an additional service, with any applicable fees discussed in advance.