Acute Medicine Physician

About the Company Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is committed to creating a health system that serves all New Zealanders, grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We are dedicated to providing excellent healthcare and fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. About the Role We are seeking physicians to join our team in Northland, where you will provide acute medical services. This opportunity includes a mix of new and replacement positions across several specialties, including: - General and Acute Medicine - Rheumatology - Respiratory Medicine - Gastroenterology, including a visiting hepatologist - Neurology - Cardiology - Infectious Disease - Endocrinology and Diabetes - Healthcare of the Elderly - Maternal Medicine - Oncology and Haematology - Renal Medicine Our department is equipped with several new facilities, including a laboratory, endoscopy suite, and cardiac catheterization suite. We also have funding secured for a new hospital, which is currently in the planning stages. The focus of this role will be on acute medicine, encompassing Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC), hot clinics, short stay wards, and the Emergency Department. The position includes participation in the on-call roster, which requires some weekend work, with a rostered day off following weekend shifts. About the Location and Team Our department prides itself on a supportive, family-like culture. Despite the busy and challenging environment, our team members are dedicated to looking after one another, fostering a passion for patient care. Teaching and mentoring our 28 medical registrars is a key focus, and we seek candidates who are team players, eager to enhance and develop services to meet community needs while delivering equitable healthcare. Northland, often referred to as the "winterless north," boasts a warm climate, excellent schools, affordable housing, and beautiful coastal areas that offer a variety of recreational activities. We are conveniently located just a two-hour drive or a 25-minute flight from Auckland’s international airport. For more information about our stunning location, please click here. Additionally, you can learn more about living and working in Northland by clicking here. About You To be considered for this role, you must either hold or be eligible for specialist (or locum tenens) registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) in an Internal Medicine Vocational scope of practice. If you are currently overseas or not yet registered, we are happy to assist you with the application process for MCNZ registration. Working at Health New Zealand At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, we are dedicated to providing excellent healthcare to the people of New Zealand. We value a diverse and inclusive workforce, which allows us to better understand and serve our community. We encourage applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. How to Apply If you are interested in this opportunity, please click "apply now." All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 03 September 2025. Should you have any questions about the role, please reach out to Dr. Stephen Iles, Clinical Director of Medicine, at Stephen.Iles@northlanddhb.org.nz or Belinda Beehre, General Manager, at Belinda.beehre@northlanddhb.org.nz. We will review applications as they are received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advertisement.