Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist

About the Company Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to establishing a health system that serves all New Zealanders, firmly rooted in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We are committed to providing comprehensive and equitable healthcare throughout our communities. About the Role We are seeking a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist to join our dynamic team at Whangarei Hospital, located in Northland. Our department provides a full range of general Obstetrics and Gynaecology services, with established connections to Auckland for specialized services such as Gynaecological Oncology, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Tertiary Neonatal Care, and Tertiary Fertility. Each year, we support over 2,000 births across our primary and secondary facilities in Northland. In this role, you will be part of a collaborative team, working on a 1:8 roster to cover acute Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Your responsibilities will include providing direct patient care, managing acute cases, and mentoring House Officers and advanced trainees. We value a positive and proactive attitude, and we are looking for someone who is motivated to make a difference in the public health sector. Our department offers a wealth of hands-on experience in general Obstetrics and Gynaecology, along with opportunities to pursue special interests. We pride ourselves on fostering strong collegial relationships, and we provide ample teaching and learning experiences. Many of our House Officers progress to complete the OG Diploma or join the OG registrar training programme, and we actively teach 5th and 6th year medical students from the University of Auckland. About the Location Whangarei boasts a warm climate and is known as the "winterless north." The area offers excellent educational facilities, affordable housing, and beautiful coastal regions that provide 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 insights into our stunning location, please refer to the provided links. About You To be considered for this position, you must hold or be eligible for specialist (or locum tenens) registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) in an Obstetrics and Gynaecology Vocational scope of practice. If you are currently overseas or not yet registered, we are here to assist you with the application process for MCNZ registration. Working at Health New Zealand At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, we are committed to providing excellent healthcare to the people of New Zealand. We embrace a diverse and inclusive workforce, which enables us to understand and serve our community more effectively. We encourage applications from individuals within 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, feel free to contact us at NL-SMO.Jobs@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz. We will review applications as they are received and may initiate the recruitment process before the closing date of this advertisement.