Head Medical is seeking post foundation doctors for General Medicine opportunities located in Palmerston North; a vibrant and youthful city, set at the foot of the Tararua mountain range. It has all the facilities that you would expect of a city, yet is still compact, accessible and easy to navigate.
- Broad range of sub-specialties available
- Diverse Clinical Exposure -work closely with Consultants in a supportive learning environment.
- Explore the region’s stunning outdoors, from skiing and hiking to beach trips and wine country getaways.
- Salary $106,172 -$146,572 NZD (depending on experience
- 12-month contract
The Role
Palmerston North Hospital is a 350-bed secondary teaching hospital providing one of the largest trauma centres in New Zealand serving an urban population of 80,000 and a total population catchment of approx. 168,000.
There are excellent facilities on site including a lecture theatre and library. Personal development and teaching are actively encouraged and working within General Medicine allows for exposure to a range of sub-specialties including:
- Renal
- Acute Medicine
- Neurology
- Acute Geriatric
- Geriatric Medicine
- General Medicine
- Gastroenterology
- Haematology
- Cardiology
- Medical Oncology
- Respiratory Medicine
The Location
Palmerston North (pop. 80,000, regional 168,000) is a vibrant, welcoming city officially recognised as an international safe community. With affordable housing, top-tier education (including Massey University’s renowned Vet School), and a thriving multicultural scene, it’s an ideal place to call home.
The Newcomers Network makes settling in easy, helping you connect with others who have made the move. The city is home to a strong military community, fantastic cafés, restaurants, and a packed calendar of sporting and cultural events. Best of all, commuting takes just 10-15 minutes from anywhere in the city!
Prefer small-town charm? Just 15 minutes away, Feilding - voted New Zealand’s Most Beautiful Town 16 times—offers stunning gardens, Edwardian architecture, quiet neighbourhoods, and a bustling weekend Farmers Market.
Enjoy skiing at Turangi, Turoa, or Whakapapa, explore the famous Hawke’s Bay wine region, relax on pristine West Coast beaches, or take a short 2-hour drive to New Zealand’s capital, Wellington.
Whether you are after city convenience or small-town charm, Palmerston North & Manawatu offer the best of both worlds!
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What Head Medical can do for you
Arranging a position overseas is very exciting, but we understand that it can also be daunting and time consuming. We’re the UK’s specialist in international medical recruitment and we’ve helped many Doctors relocate since we first started out in 2008 (you can read what people have said about working with us on our testimonials page). We know it’s important to balance career opportunities with lifestyle and we’ll talk through your plans and will get to know you to make sure we find the right role in the right location. Once we have secured a job for you, we’ll manage the Medical Registration and Visa application process, and support you (and your family) with the relocation itself.