General Surgeon with HPB Subspecialty - Tauranga

• Tauranga Hospital
• Permanent, 0.92 FTE

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

An opportunity is available for a Specialist General Surgeon with a subspecialty interest in Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary (HPB) surgery to join the General Surgery team at Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty.

Based at Tauranga Hospital, the role includes supporting surgical services across the wider Bay of Plenty, including operating theatre commitments at Whakatāne Hospital. This is a permanent 0.92 FTE position.

The successful applicant will provide both acute and elective surgical care, contribute to the teaching and mentoring of junior medical staff, and undertake associated administrative responsibilities. The role also includes participation in the weekday duty surgeon roster (Monday to Friday, 0800 - 1700) and the after-hours on-call roster.

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About the Team and Service

Our General Surgery department has a team of 10 Consultant General Surgeons, one Breast Fellow, three SET trainees and eight non-training Registrars.

We provide surgical services to a population of approximately 260,000 across the Bay of Plenty and are looking for a new colleague who is enthusiastic about delivering high-quality care to our diverse communities.

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About You

You will be a Specialist General Surgeon with a subspecialty interest in HPB surgery, keen to contribute to and support the development of this service within our existing team.

You must hold qualifications that meet the requirements for vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand, or be eligible for vocational registration.

We are looking for someone who enjoys working collaboratively, is committed to providing excellent patient care across all age groups, and is enthusiastic about teaching and supporting junior colleagues.

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you and welcome you to our General Surgery team in the Bay of Plenty.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is committed to providing excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We value a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcome applications from Māori, Pacific, disabled and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply, click Apply Now and submit your application through our online careers portal by Sunday 15th of November 2026. For any questions about the role, please contact Katrina Hughes at BOP-SMORecruitment@tewhatuora.govt.nz.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date.