Consultant General Medicine Gastroenterologist Physician

Consultant General Medicine Gastroenterology Physician, Permanent, Full Time

Based at Rotorua Hospital, Health New Zealand Lakes

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

Health New Zealand Lakes is seeking a Senior Medical Officer with a passion for Gastroenterology and General Internal Medicine. This position is based at Rotorua Hospital and would join a Lakes wide team of 10+ Physicians.

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Gastroenterologist to join our General Medicine team. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive gastroenterological services, including diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures, to our diverse patient population. This role offers the chance to work within a multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering high-quality care and improving patient outcomes.

About the Team/Service/ Location

You will join a team of a total 13 physicians whom vary in subspecialties from Cardiology, Endocrinology and Oncology.

Teaching and mentoring our 15 medical registrars and other house officer roles is an important part of our work. We want candidates who are team players committed to improving and developing services to meet the population need with a passion for the delivery of equitable healthcare.

Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides healthcare from its two modern and progressive general hospitals in Rotorua and Taupo, New Zealand. The Lakes district is becoming the lifestyle destination of choice and is well known for its many outdoor recreational activities, family friendly beaches, and a growing multi-cultural community. Working at Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides a great opportunity to balance an amazing lifestyle with a rewarding professional experience.

As well as a supportive, inclusive and diverse work environment, Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes offer competitive salary, free staff parking, free flu vaccination, discounts (with local businesses), and access to Employee Assistance Program.

For more information on living and working in Rotorua and Taupo click here

About you

To be considered you must have or be eligible for vocational (or locum tenens special purpose) registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) in an Internal Medicine scope of practice. For more information about the MCNZ registration process please visit www.mcnz.org.nz

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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 before end of posting date. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Head of Department, Dr Susan De Caigney. 

The selection process starts from the date of advertising. Due to the fast-paced nature of our roles, the vacancy close date may be subject to change.