Rural Generalist Obstetrician/GP Obstetrician

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand; Bay of Plenty; On-site; NZD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand – Te Whatu Ora Lakes in Whakatāne seeks Rural Generalist Obstetricians (RGO) or General practice Obstetricians (GPO) to deliver integrated obstetric and women’s health care across hospital and community settings. Two permanent positions commence by February 2027, with 0.4 SMO FTE in O&G and flexible remaining FTE depending on local GP practice needs.

The role requires experience in rural generalist medicine, delivery of high-quality patient-centred care, and collaboration with

Qualifications

• Fellowship in GP or Rural Health College demonstrates broad rural obstetric expertise.
• Registrable in New Zealand with vocational credentialing.
• Annual Practising Certificate required for ongoing practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide integrated obstetric and women's health care across hospital and community settings.
• Support safe, sustainable maternity services in the Eastern Bay of Plenty.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to strengthen rural health services and continuity of care.

Skills

Rural obstetrics

General practice obstetrics

Team collaboration

Patient-centred care

Education

GP or Rural Health College fellowship (e.g. FRACGP, FDRHMNZ, FACRRM)

DRANZCOG / RANZCOG APTP or equivalent

Medical Council of NZ vocational registration eligibility

Annual Practising Certificate

Job description

• Based at Whakatane Hospital
• Two permanent positions commencing by February 2027, each include 0.4 SMO FTE in O+G, remainder of FTE flexible depending on candidate- local GP practices also have FTE available
• Opportunity to make a difference

Health 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

This is a unique opportunity to combine specialist Obstetrics and Gynaecology practice with rural generalist medicine or general practice in one of New Zealand's most beautiful coastal regions. As a Rural Generalist Obstetrician (RGO) or General practice Obstetrician (GPO), you will provide integrated specialist obstetric and womens health care across hospital and community settings, supporting safe, sustainable maternity services throughout the Eastern Bay of Plenty.

Working across hospital and primary care services, you will deliver comprehensive maternity and womens health care while contributing to rural generalist acute care and/or community-based General Practice. This role offers the opportunity to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, strengthen integrated models of care, and support continuity of care for women and whānau throughout their healthcare journey.

Whakatāne Hospitals Obstetrics and Gynaecology department consists of 5 O&G SMOs, 1 advanced trainee and one house officer. The department handles 600 births annually and there are 5 operating lists a week. The team is committed to providing a supportive and educational environment for its trainees.

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About you

You will be an experienced rural generalist or GP with experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, with a passion for delivering high-quality, patient-centred care across both hospital and community settings. You will enjoy working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and be committed to improving health outcomes for women, whānau and the wider community.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Fellowship with a GP or Rural Health College (e.g. FRACGP, FDRHMNZ or FACRRM)
• DRANZCOG, RANZCOG APTP or an equivalent qualification
• Eligibility for vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand
• A current Annual Practising Certificate
• Excellent clinical, communication and relationship-building skills
• A commitment to providing equitable, culturally safe care

You will be motivated by the opportunity to support integrated models of care, strengthen rural health services, and make a meaningful difference for women and whānau throughout the Eastern Bay of Plenty.

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.

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

Job details

Job Reference:

Job Reference: WHA01577

Location:

North Island - Bay of Plenty - Whakatane

Job type:

Expertise:

Clinical - Senior Medical Officers, Medical Officers and Fellows - Obstetrics & Gynaecology