Head Medical is thrilled to present RMO/SHO/CT-level O&G roles located in the picturesque Hawke’s Bay region. These positions offer a fantastic chance for doctors with at least six months ( post-foundation training) experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology to gain further exposure in one of New Zealand’s largest provincial hospitals.
- Work in one of the largest provincial hospitals in NZ (400 bed)
- Affordable housing and excellent schools, ideal for families
- Beautiful beaches and stunning hill country to explore; music, wine and food festivals; art deco architecture; cycling, paddle-boarding, boating, golfing, and so much more!
- Relocation support provided to those able to commit to a 12 month minimum contract term
- Salary $106,672 - $123,119 NZD annum ( depending on experience)
The Hospital
You will be based in a large secondary level, 400 bed accredited public hospital providing acute and elective care for a region of over 162,000 people. It is one of the largest provincial hospitals in New Zealand. The hospital is modern with a full range of surgical, medical, oncology and radiological services. In addition, outreach services are provided at rural and community based facilities across the region in Wairoa and Waipukurau. The department sees a variety of inpatient and outpatient cases and you will also work in the Surgical ward, acute admissions ward, Emergency Department, operating theatre and early pregnancy clinic. There may on occasion be a requirement to attend outpatient units in peripheral units. You will have full support of 8 Consultants and be part of a team of 8 Registrars and 8 House Officers.
The Location
The Hawke’s Bay region (pop. 162,000) is set on the beautiful East Coast of the North Island. Live in Hastings (pop. 80,000) or the art-deco city of Napier (63,000) and enjoy all the lifestyle benefits that this region brings.
Home to an array of gourmet restaurants, bars and cafes; the beautiful surrounding scenery featuring of Te Mata Peak and Waimarama Beach; the fantastic bike trails down to Cape Kidnappers, not to mention the premier golf courses with views across the Pacific Ocean; as well as the music, wine and food festivals; and urban farmer’s markets – there is something here to suit everyone. The climate with its high sunshine hours, lends itself beautifully to winemaking. The vineyards are famous for their red, white and specialty wines to complement any dish. The local airport in Hastings features regular daily 1-hour flights to Auckland and Wellington International Airports, making connections to/from NZ very easy.
Learn more about the Hawke’s Bay region here
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.