General Surgeon

General Surgeon with a Sub-Specialty in Breast

Rotorua Hospital

Permanent Full Time

This is a unique opportunity to build your practice in a stunning corner of the world, offering a work-life balance that is second to none.

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

This is a permanent, full time position based at Rotorua Hospital, a thriving district general hospital. You will step into a dynamic role with a diverse caseload that combines general surgery and your subspecialty field of breast surgery.

You will be responsible for managing a broad range of acute and elective general surgery cases.

You will provide specialist breast services, including diagnostics, surgical management, and outpatient clinics to the Lakes community.

About the Team/Service/ Location

We offer a collaborative and comprehensive surgical service delivered by a small and dedicated team. Our department currently comprises Consultant Surgeons with diverse expertise, including core skills in General Surgery, subspecialty focus in Upper GI Surgery, specialist capabilities in Breast Surgery, and experienced Generalist Surgeons who manage a broad acute and elective caseload.  

This role involves a manageable 1:8 on-call roster, as well as an opportunity to work within a collegial and highly skilled multidisciplinary team, supported by a full team of registrars, including RACS Trainees.

Located in the heart of New Zealands North Island, Rotorua and Taupō offer an exceptional lifestyle that is difficult to match anywhere else in the country, offering a unique and highly sought-after lifestyle destination. Nestled within a landscape of pristine lakes, ancient forests, geothermal wonders, and volcanic plateaus, the region provides the perfect balance between career fulfilment and quality of life. Residents enjoy shorter commute times, affordable access to outdoor adventures, strong community connections, excellent schools and a rich cultural heritage deeply rooted in Māori history and tradition.

Here, you can build a rewarding career whilst enjoying easy access to world-class mountain biking, water sports, fishing, hiking, skiing, wellness experiences, and vibrant cultural attractions. With welcoming communities, excellent amenities, less time spent commuting, and more time doing what matters most, the Lakes District offers an outstanding place to live, work and thrive.

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides healthcare from its two modern and progressive general hospitals in Rotorua and Taupō, 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 Taupō click here

About you

We value the sharing of knowledge and are looking for someone who enjoys teaching and mentoring colleagues and trainees. Your expertise will be vital in developing the next generation of General Surgeon professionals within the Lakes Community.

You will also:

• Be a forward-thinking surgeon who is not only clinically excellent, but also a collaborative team player.
• Must be eligible for, or hold registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) in a relevant scope of practice.
• We welcome applicants holding qualifications from comparable health systems (e.g. FRACS, CCT from the UK and Ireland, American Board Certification, FRCSC).

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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 Beth Copeland SMO Senior Recruitment Officer or Greg Vandergoot Service Manager Surgical & Planned Care Services.

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.