General Surgeon (Upper GI subspecialty)

• Permanent part time 0.9FTE (72 hours a fortnight) 
• Join our growing team in Wairau Hospital, Marlborough where your expertise makes a difference.
• Be part of something special: supportive colleagues in one of Aotearoa New Zealand's most sought-after regions.
• Work life balance in Aotearoa New Zealand's sunniest region with access to beaches, mountains and vineyards on your doorstep.
  

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

As a General Surgeon with Upper GI expertise, you will deliver high-quality elective and acute surgical care to our local community. Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing specialist assessment, diagnosis, and management of general surgical and upper gastrointestinal conditions
• Participating in a 1:4 acute on-call roster
• Contributing to elective operating lists and outpatient clinics
• Working collaboratively with theatre, anaesthetic, gastroenterology, radiology, and nursing teams to optimise patient care pathways
• Supporting quality improvement initiatives and contributing to departmental teaching and clinical governance
• Participating in shared decision-making and fostering strong relationships across the multidisciplinary team
• Training of registrars and medical students 

About the Team/Service/ Location

Wairau Hospital provides a modern, well-resourced acute and elective surgical service to the Marlborough region. You will be part of a collegial group of four General Surgeons, each with complementary subspecialty skills, supported by experienced registrars, house officers, nurse specialists, and the wider perioperative team.

The service delivers a broad range of general surgical care, including acute abdominal surgery, endoscopy, day procedures, and elective operating. We pride ourselves on being collaborative, patient-centred, and committed to providing safe, sustainable care for our community.

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About you

• Bring their medical expertise and experience to improve health in Marlborough region.
• Have experience in Upper Gastro-intestinal and endoscopy.
• Ability to work independently as a specialist in a provincial district.
• Hold Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons or equivalent.
• Be eligible for an Annual Practising Certificate with a vocational scope of General Surgery with the Medical Council of New Zealand.

Collegiality and collaboration across all disciplines are keys to provide successful services to our patients and community. Should this be the type of environment in which you will thrive, we would like to hear from you!

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click 'apply now.' All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal. Application via email is not considered. 

If you have any questions about the role, please contact

- Gillian Champion - Service Manager Surgical Services, Gillian.Champion@nmdhb.govt.nz, or

- Mark Taylor, HOD General Surgeon, Mark.Taylor@nmdhb.govt.nz

For any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Athena Nguyen, athena.nguyen@tewhatuora.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.