Tauranga, Bay of Plenty NZ

Advantages of Working As A Doctor or Health Professional in Tauranga

Tauranga is the largest city in the Coastal Bay of Plenty, home to approximately 146,200 people and due to recent population growth, New Zealand’s 5^th largest city.
Tauranga is one of New Zealand’s main centres for business, international trade, culture, fashion and horticultural science.
The Port of Tauranga is New Zealand’s largest port. Tauranga means ‘place of rest or anchorage’ in Māori and while the sparkling harbour and magnificent views make it a great place to relax and recharge, there’s also plenty to keep you busy. Go sailing, surfing, fishing or dolphin watching and soak up the stunning coastal environment.
Central to Auckland, Rotorua and Hamilton, and just a 15-minute drive from one of New Zealand's most popular beach towns, Mount Maunganui.
Tauranga is a vibrant city and the surroundings are spectacular with beautiful beaches and countryside in close proximity. The Coromandel, East Cape and Auckland are all an easy drive away, as are the ski fields of the Central Plateau and Lake Taupō.
There is outstanding access to outdoor recreational opportunities and a wide-range of schooling options, both public and private, an Institute of Technology and a recent addition is the University of Waikato Campus.
Lifestyle options are diverse, and you can live 20 minutes from the hospital on a lifestyle block, in the bush, on an estuary with a boat or kayak or at the beachside town of Mount Maunganui and Papamoa.

250 bed regional general hospital with excellent facilities and tertiary support in Auckland
24/7 emergency department and all major specialities available
Permanent and fixed term consultant positions
Recognised as an urban location for postgraduate medical training
House officer and registrar posts recognised for postgraduate medical training by specialist Colleges of Australia and New Zealand
Non Training Service 12 month positions available for house officer and registrar sabbatical experience
Medical training campus of the University of Auckland Medical School
Excellent postgraduate continuing medical education (CME) available
Opportunities for research and audit

Our recruitment consultants shall be in touch to discuss your scope of practice and interests and assist you to find the right role in New Zealand.