Seeking a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon for a fixed term 6 month contract to cover staff leave in an established health service in Gisborne, New Zealand. Enjoy competitive compensation, relocation package and sponsored immigration paid annual leave, study leave and allowances and reimbursement of medical practices expenses.
Position Highlights
- work in a small 115 bed general secondary care hospital
- orthopaedic department provides general, acute and elective care with current sub-specialty interests including Hip and Knee Arthroplasty, Paediatrics and Sports Surgery.
- practice general orthopaedics and subspeciality if appropriate
- enjoy full RMO support and participate in RMO training
- work 40 hour week plus on call
- enjoy work-life balance in a city revered for its beautiful beaches, vibrant local economy, and warm climate.
- FRACS or equivalent specialist qualification in Paediatrics.
- Eligibility for vocational registration or special purpose locum tenens registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand
- Salary NZD 200000-400000 PA, DOE
- A generous relocation package.
- 6 weeks annual leave
- Study leave 16 days plus NSZ16,000 PA finance
- Reimbursement of medical practice expenses including APC and insurance
A city on the North East Coast (East Cape) of New Zealand's North Island, Gisborne is a popular surfing destination also known for its great food and wine, sunshine, historical significance and Maori culture. It has the following highlights:
- world’s easternmost city, Gisborne is the first city in the world to see the dawn of each day
- a trading city where explorer James Cook landed at Kaiti beach
- New Zealand’s third largest wine region and is most famous for it’s Chardonnay.
- Eastwoodhill is the National Arboretum of New Zealand and is a magnificent collection of native and exotic trees covering 135 hectares.
- The Tairawhiti Museum has exhibits on indigenous and colonial history, with Wyllie Cottage, an early European house, and Maori artefacts.
- Titirangi Reserve has lookouts and a monument to explorer James Cook.
- affordable housing
- minimal commutes to work
How to Apply
If you are a dedicated and eligible paediatrician looking for a purposeful career in a supportive environment, kindly send your application inclusive of a CV and cover letter. We look forward to hearing from you.
We can assist with applications for registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand.
