Orthopaedics Fellow - Upper Limb - 2025/2026

About the Company Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, striving to create a health system that serves all New Zealanders. We are proud to be a pro-equity health organization focused on delivering equitable outcomes for Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disabled Community. Our commitment to diversity ensures we welcome applications from individuals of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and abilities. About the Role We are seeking an Orthopaedics Upper Limb Fellow for Waikato Hospital, a fixed-term position for one year, full-time. This fellowship is accredited for post-fellowship training and is primarily clinical in nature, offering a blend of dedicated fellow and supervised consultant lists based on the fellow's experience and case complexity. As part of our orthopaedic team, the fellow will engage in senior 'call' rosters alongside specialist trainees and will be expected to contribute actively to the teaching program for junior medical staff within the department. The focus will be on upper limb surgeries, including arthroscopy, trauma, soft tissue surgeries, and arthroplasty, with a greater emphasis on shoulder and elbow procedures compared to wrist and hand surgeries. About the Team Waikato Hospital serves as a major tertiary referral center for the Te Manawa Taki and Waikato region, catering to a patient catchment of over one million people. As a teaching hospital, we offer a comprehensive range of surgical specialties all on one campus, and we are the primary trauma hospital for the region. Our facilities include more than 550 general inpatient beds, 34,000 surgical procedures annually, and an average of 220 emergency department presentations each day. Located in Hamilton, the third largest city on New Zealand's North Island, our hospital provides an excellent work-life balance and access to a vibrant social network. Hamilton is conveniently situated just an hour's drive south of Auckland, with easy access to both West Coast surfing and East Coast leisure beaches. The area also offers numerous outdoor activities, including hiking, sailing, fishing, and biking, with the Ruapehu Ski-fields just three hours away. Requirements We are looking for candidates with the following qualifications and attributes: - A strong orthopaedic skill set - Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective relationships within and outside the team - A solution-oriented mindset with mature decision-making and prioritization skills in clinical settings - A passion for teaching and sharing knowledge with junior staff - Eligibility for registration with the New Zealand Medical Council Benefits Joining Health New Zealand means becoming part of a dedicated team committed to providing excellent healthcare. We prioritize being good employers and uphold our equal employment opportunity obligations. How to Apply If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your application online through our Waikato Careers website by clicking the provided link. All applications must be submitted before 11:59 pm on 9 June 2025. For any inquiries about the role, please contact Karlien Bouwer at Karlien.Bouwer@waikatodhb.health.nz. We will review applications as they are received and may begin the recruitment process before the closing date. We look forward to your application.