Rural Emergency Physician – South Taranaki (Autonomy)

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand; Hawera; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in Hawera is seeking ED physicians for permanent and short-term opportunities in rural hospital emergency medicine. The role emphasizes collaboration with Rural Hospital Medical Specialists, ED nursing, GPs and allied health staff to deliver high-quality, community-focused care.

The position offers clinical autonomy within a supportive multidisciplinary team, with teaching opportunities for medical students and registrars.

Responsibilities

• Be part of an experienced interdisciplinary team of medical professionals
• Work in an accredited Rural Hospital with Rural Health Medical trainees
• Serve a population in need and design systems with a focus on health equity
• Work in an integrated way alongside secondary and tertiary services
• Be supported by a progressive, friendly organisation
• Contribute to the future workforce with teaching medical students and opportunities for honorary lecturer privileges

Job description

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in Hawera is seeking ED physicians for permanent and short-term opportunities in rural hospital emergency medicine. The role emphasizes collaboration with Rural Hospital Medical Specialists, ED nursing, GPs and allied health staff to deliver high-quality, community-focused care.

The position offers clinical autonomy within a supportive multidisciplinary team, with teaching opportunities for medical students and registrars.