Orthopaedic Surgeon, Orthopaedics

About the Company Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare services to all New Zealanders. We are grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and strive to create a health system that is inclusive and equitable. Our organization values diversity and is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. About the Role We are seeking Orthopaedic Consultants to join our collaborative team at Middlemore Hospital and Manukau Health Park. In this permanent, full-time position, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality orthopaedic care to the diverse population of Counties Manukau. Your duties will include providing planned care, as well as managing acute cases and on-call commitments. We invite applications from Orthopaedic Consultants who have experience in hip and/or knee arthroplasty. Given that Middlemore Hospital hosts one of the largest emergency departments in the southern hemisphere, a strong interest in trauma care would be advantageous. About the Team/Service/Location The Orthopaedic Service at Counties Manukau provides comprehensive secondary paediatric and adult elective and acute services. Additionally, we offer tertiary-level care in areas such as acute spinal cord impairment, pelvic trauma, and the mangled limb service in collaboration with our Plastic Surgery department. As a recognized training facility, we provide a wide range of orthopaedic subspecialties. Most acute work will take place at Middlemore Hospital, while elective surgeries and outpatient clinics will primarily be conducted at the Manukau Health Park site. For further insights into living and working in Counties Manukau, we encourage you to explore the provided resources. About You The ideal candidate will possess a keen interest in trauma, as well as hip and knee arthroplasty, to align with the current needs of our department. To be eligible for this role, you must: - Hold an Annual Practicing Certificate with a vocational scope of Orthopaedic Surgery from the Medical Council of New Zealand. - Have Fellowship with the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons or an equivalent qualification. - Share our values and commitment to the communities we serve. Working at Health New Zealand At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, we embrace diversity and inclusivity within our workforce, enhancing our ability to understand and serve our community effectively. We strongly encourage applications from individuals across various backgrounds, including Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. How to Apply To apply for this position, please submit your application through our online careers portal by 03 August 2025. If you have any questions regarding the role, feel free to reach out to Barbs at barbara.ridgway@middlemore.co.nz. We will be reviewing applications as they are received and may begin the recruitment process before the closing date. At Counties Manukau Health, we prioritize the well-being of our community. As a values-based and inclusive organization, we are committed to achieving the best health outcomes for those we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds who share our values and are passionate about serving our community, particularly those from Māori and Pacific communities. We are also dedicated to our Disability Strategy, which aims to enhance accessibility for individuals with disabilities within our community and workforce. If our values—Valuing Everyone, Kindness, Togetherness, and Excellence—resonate with you, we invite you to join us today.