Consultant General Surgeon

Consultant General Surgeon Taranaki Base Hospital, New Plymouth Full time 1.0FTE Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is committed to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and aims to build a health system that serves all New Zealanders effectively. About the Company At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, we prioritize delivering excellent healthcare to the communities we serve. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce enhances our ability to understand and meet the needs of our population. We actively encourage applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. About the Role We are seeking a Consultant General Surgeon to join our team in Taranaki. This role presents an exciting opportunity to enhance the health and wellbeing of the people in our region. The successful candidate will be an integral part of our team, contributing to the promotion, protection, and care of our community’s health. About the Team/Service/Location You will join a dedicated team of eight surgeons and participate in a 1:6 on-call roster, supported by registrars and house surgeons. Taranaki offers a unique lifestyle with a balance between professional responsibilities and personal enjoyment. For more information on living and working in Taranaki, we encourage you to explore our resources. About You We are looking for a qualified health professional who is eligible to practice in New Zealand and is excited about the opportunity to work in a beautiful province with a fantastic work-life balance. If you share our vision and values, and are committed to ensuring that our patients feel supported throughout their healthcare journeys, we would love to hear from you. The ideal candidate will possess comprehensive experience and training in General Surgery, holding an FRACS with vocational registration or equivalent qualifications. Our department values continuous improvement and active participation in audit processes, and you will be expected to contribute to departmental activities including advanced trainee registrar teaching, supervision of house surgeons, and medical student education. How to Apply To apply for this position, please click 'apply now.' All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by Sunday, 10 August 2025. Should you have any questions regarding the role, please reach out to Jackie Sewell via email at Jackie.Sewell@tdhb.org.nz. We will review applications as they are received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advertisement.