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General Surgeon
• Gisborne Hospital
• Permanent, full-time role
• A career and lifestyle that will move you!
Set apart by the most temperate climate and beautiful natural surroundings of the North Island East Coast of New Zealand, it's little wonder that Tairawhiti District Health is the work destination of choice for many medical professionals. The region has a population of approximately 46,000 and is well known for its relaxed lifestyle and its beautiful rural and beach environments. Local schools are excellent and real estate is affordably priced.
Working with one of New Zealand’s most culturally diverse populations - a strong cultural emphasis underpins all we do. We are seeking a Consultant General Surgeon with a broad scope of practice including endoscopy, and basic vascular, urological, breast and paediatric surgery, to support the needs of our community. You will find Tairawhiti District Health a unique environment where you will encounter a diverse range of conditions, treatment procedures and cultural practices. The successful applicant will enjoy the opportunity to practice in a stimulating, non-metropolitan, small coastal hospital setting.
To be considered for this role, applicants must:
• be vocationally registered or eligible for vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ)
• hold Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) or an equivalent qualification recognised by both the Medical Council of New Zealand and the relevant Conjoint Committee (or equivalent authority) for Gastroscopy and Colonoscopy.
How to apply
To apply please click 'apply now'. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Zoltan Boros [email protected]
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website.
Posted on 18 November 2025
Expression of Interest: Hand, Wrist & Elbow Surgeon
Location: Dudley Creek Health, 447 Papanui Road, Strowan, Christchurch, NZ
Contact: [email protected] | +64 3 666 7447
Website: www.dchealth.co.nz
Join Dudley Creek Health — advancing upper limb care in New Zealand.
Dudley Creek Health (DCH) invites expressions of interest from fellowship-trained Hand, Wrist and Elbow Surgeons to join our multidisciplinary surgical team. We seek a clinician committed to complex reconstruction, minimally invasive techniques and collaborative, patient-centred care.
Established in 2022, DCH delivers integrated outpatient services across consultation, diagnosis, investigation and treatment. Our purpose-built facility includes modern consultation suites, dedicated upper limb imaging (X ray and ultrasound), fully-equipped operating rooms, and seminar spaces for education and research. DCH is a recognised leader in WALANT (Wide Awake Local Anaesthetic No Tourniquet) surgery, enhancing safety, efficiency, and recovery through awake procedures without sedation or general anaesthesia.
OPPORTUNITY
You will work alongside experienced colleagues including Mr Ram Chandru, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon (Upper Limb), and a skilled team of hand therapists, nurses and allied specialists. The role includes surgical and non surgical management, utilisation of DCH’s advanced facilities (including WALANT) and contribution to continuous professional development, innovation and research.
QUALIFICATIONS
• FRACS or equivalent.
• Specialist registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand.
• Demonstrated experience in hand, wrist and elbow surgery.
• Commitment to multidisciplinary collaboration and patient-centred outcomes.
WHY DCH?
• Modern, integrated facility with cutting-edge equipment.
• Culture of respect, dignity and continuous improvement.
• Opportunities to develop and apply innovative techniques, teach and contribute to research.
• Community-oriented care focused on accessibility and affordability.
APPLICATION
Please submit your cover letter and CV to:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +64 3 666 7447
Website: www.dchealth.co.nz
We look forward to welcoming a dedicated upper limb surgeon to help shape the future of patient care at DCH.
Posted on 4 November 2025
Joint Clinical; Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor in Orthopaedic Surgery and Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon
In pursuit of excellence, the Faculty of Medicine - Dunedin, in association with Health New Zealand - Southern, seeks to appoint a Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery. The position provides an excellent opportunity for a clinical academic to establish themselves in one of the leading medical schools in Australasia.
The appointee will provide leadership in teaching and research in the field of Orthopaedic Surgery while supporting an effective and efficient service for orthopaedic surgery patients in the Otago and Southland regions. There are research opportunities for wider collaboration with other researchers in the University’s well regarded medical and medical science departments.
In addition to holding the position of Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Otago, the appointee will concurrently hold a position as Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at Health New Zealand - Southern. This is a joint University/Hospital position.
Academic Component
The successful applicant will be based in the Department of Surgery and Critical Care – Dunedin. The appointee will have appropriate experience in teaching and research. The incumbent will be responsible for teaching at all levels. There will be significant opportunity for clinically-based research.
Clinical Component
Health New Zealand - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. The successful applicant will participate in a shared roster and an after-hours on-call roster. Clinical duties and patient care including outpatient clinics and operating will form 50% of weekly duties. An additional payment (0.2 FTE) is provided for clinical duties performed outside of regular hours in negotiation with Health New Zealand – Southern. The successful candidate must be eligible for vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand. Experience in spine and paediatric subspecialties is preferred.
Applications will be considered individually on receipt.
Application link: https://otago.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=2501280
Posted on 20 October 2025