Urologist

North Island - Taranaki; New Plymouth; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in New Plymouth, Taranaki, is seeking a Consultant Urologist to join a small team and improve patient care. The role is scoped at around 0.6 FTE, with flexibility on alternate arrangements and potential inter-regional models.

The successful candidate will work with three colleagues, participate in on-call rosters, and contribute to teaching, audits, and service development. FRACS with vocational registration is essential.

Qualifications

• FRACS with vocational registration (or equivalent) is required.
• Comprehensive experience and training in General Surgery.
• Participation in auditing and teaching activities expected.

Responsibilities

• Take part in on-call roster with registrar and house surgeons.
• Clinical leadership within the department and supervision of trainees.
• Contribute to department audits and teaching activities.

Skills

FRACS

General Surgery

Education

FRACS or equivalent vocational registration

Job description

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North Island - Taranaki – New Plymouth, North Island

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

We are looking for a Consultant Urologist who is interested in working in Taranaki to improve, promote, protect and care for the health and wellbeing of the people of Taranaki. While the role is currently scoped at around 0.6FTE, we are open to discussing alternative FTE or working arrangements. Flexible or inter-regional models may be considered, including options for clinicians who hold part-time roles elsewhere and can travel regularly.

About the Team/Service/ Location

The successful candidate will join a team of three and will take part in an on call roster with registrar and house surgeon support.

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About you

Are you a qualified Health Professional who can practise in New Zealand who would embrace an exciting opportunity in a beautiful province with fantastic work life balance?

Do you share in our vision, our values and will ensure our patients feel supported and cared for throughout their journey with us?

The successful applicant should have comprehensive experience and training in General Surgery and must have the FRACS with vocational registration or equivalent qualifications. The department has a strong track record with audit and you will be expected to participate and contribute to the departments activities including advanced trainee registrar teaching, supervision of house surgeons, audit and medical student teaching.

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.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Tracy Brayshaw via email **************@tdhb.org.nz.

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

Application deadline: Sunday 29 March 2026