Physician with Neurology / Stroke Speciality

About the Company Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders, firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We believe in providing equitable, high-quality healthcare to every individual and fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of our community. About the Role We are seeking a physician to join our team in Whangarei, Northland, in a permanent full-time position. Northland has one of the highest rates of stroke and transient ischemic attack (TIA) in the country, with approximately 350 strokes admitted annually. Our comprehensive stroke service includes a 10-bed Hyper-Acute/Acute Stroke Unit and a closely linked rehabilitation unit. We provide 24/7 care, including stroke thrombolysis, and work in close collaboration with our comprehensive stroke center, Auckland City Hospital, for mechanical thrombectomy procedures. In this role, you will participate in our acute stroke rotation, focusing on providing care in the acute stroke unit, conducting hyperacute stroke assessments, and managing treatment and referrals. You will also supervise junior doctors and participate in the after-hours on-call rota, which includes weekend acute stroke specialist ward rounds. While experience in the stroke specialty is ideal, we are also open to candidates with an acute medicine background who have an interest in, and commitment to, acute stroke care. This position can be tailored to align with the candidate's interests and primary specialty. We encourage candidates with experience in neurology, acute medicine, or geriatric medicine to participate in both inpatient and outpatient services related to their specialties. About the Location Whangarei offers a warm climate and is known as the "winterless north." The area features excellent schools, affordable housing, and scenic coastal regions with a variety of recreational activities. We are conveniently located just a two-hour drive or a 25-minute flight from Auckland, New Zealand's international hub. For more information about our beautiful location and living in Northland, please visit our website. About You To be considered for this position, you must possess 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 located overseas or are 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 for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a diverse and inclusive workforce, which enables us to better understand and serve our community. We welcome applications from candidates across our diverse Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. How to Apply To apply for this position, please click "apply now." All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by September 3, 2025. If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact NL-SMO.Jobs@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz or reach out to our 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.