Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon (Fixed Term)

About the Company Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is committed to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and strives to provide healthcare services to all New Zealanders. We are focused on building a health system that emphasizes partnership, equity, sustainability, family-centered care, and excellence through integration and collaboration. About the Role We are seeking an Orthopaedic Surgeon with expertise in general orthopaedics and trauma for a fixed-term appointment of six months, starting from January 1, 2026. We are open to job sharing arrangements to meet the full-time equivalent service requirements. Position Description - Orthopaedic Surgeon About the Team/Service/Location Gisborne Hospital serves as the primary healthcare facility for the Tairawhiti region, which extends along the East Cape of New Zealand. This location offers a diverse range of clinical opportunities for an enthusiastic and skilled general surgeon. Our hospital caters to a population of approximately 50,000 and is supported by comprehensive medical and surgical services, including on-site diagnostic facilities such as a new MRI scanner and CT scanner. Our department provides general, acute, and elective care, with current sub-specialty interests that include Hip and Knee Arthroplasty, Pediatrics, and Sports Surgery. We are looking for a colleague whose sub-specialty interest can complement and enhance our existing services. About You To join our team, you will need to meet the following criteria: - Registration as a Medical Practitioner with the New Zealand Medical Council, or eligibility for registration that allows you to practice medicine in New Zealand. - Demonstrated clinical expertise in managing a variety of orthopaedic conditions. - Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to form partnerships and collaborate effectively within a team. - Competency in te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori, or a commitment to starting your learning journey in these areas. - Experience in initiatives that align with the principles of Te Tiriti and apply Matauranga Māori and Kaupapa Māori approaches, particularly in healthcare settings. Working for Health New Zealand At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, we are dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for all people in Aotearoa/New Zealand. Our Equity Work Programme encourages everyone in the health system to consider equity in their work and promotes the cultural changes necessary to achieve equity in healthcare outcomes. Our people are at the core of our mission, and we are committed to being exceptional employers while upholding our equal employment opportunity obligations. Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion We encourage applicants to share their authentic selves in their applications. We recognize that skills can be developed in various contexts beyond formal employment. If you can demonstrate the required skills, regardless of whether your experience comes from family life, community involvement, or volunteering, we invite you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter. We particularly welcome applications from diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. How to Apply To view the position description and apply for this role, please visit our online careers portal and click "apply now." All applications must be submitted through this portal. If you have any questions about the role, do not hesitate to reach out to zoltan.boros@tdh.org.nz. For agency submissions, please contact the SMO Recruitment Advisor at zoltan.boros@tdh.org.nz. Please note that we will be reviewing applications as they are received and may proceed with the recruitment process prior to the closing date of this advertisement.