Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist

• Obstetrician and Gynaecologist – Senior Medical Officer
• Taranaki Base Hospital
• Permanent, Part Time

This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate Obstetrics & Gynaecology (O&G) Senior Medical Officer (SMO) to join a dynamic and supportive team at Taranaki Base Hospital. As an SMO in our O&G department, you will be able to make a significant impact on the health and well-being of our community, while enjoying the balance of professional challenge and lifestyle benefits that Taranaki has to offer.

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

If you want to be part of a small, supportive and happy team of 6 Consultants and a Medical Officer that works well together, then you have to consider Taranaki as your next place to live and work. This position will suit a newly qualified or experienced Consultant.

The Consultants main duties will include:

• Theatre sessions
• Outpatients gynaecology session
• Ward rounds
• Labour ward rounds that include teaching tutorials, audit activity and supervision
• Secondary maternity/obstetric care including antenatal clinics
• Colposcopy
• Participation on the on-call roster
• Clinical teaching of staff including clinical students

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About the Team/Service/ Location

The team that works an on-call roster and are supported by a second Medical Officer, 4 Registrar’s and 4 House Officer’s. You will have responsibility for some in-patient and community clinics including outreach clinics and provided the opportunity for teaching and supervising junior medical, midwifery, nursing and allied health staff as well as students.

The maternity arm of our hospital comprises five birthing rooms, a pregnancy loss room, a birthing pool room and seven antenatal inpatient rooms, as well as 11 single bedded post-natal rooms. There is also a birthing unit in Hawera Hospital approximately 1 hour from the New Plymouth where there are up to 100 deliveries/year. Phase 2 of our new build due for completion in 2024 will include a completely new maternity unit with designated primary birthing rooms

Supporting services include a level 2.5 NNU with 8 cots, a paediatric ward, ICU/CCU, operating theatres and medical/surgical and older people’s health in our new modern wards and Theatres.

The department is accredited for O&G training by the R.A.N.Z.C.O.G. and hosts College appointed Registrars throughout the year. The service has well established links with tertiary centre’s for support

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About you

As a SMO in O&G, you will bring a wealth of clinical expertise, leadership skills, and a patient-focused approach to care. You will also demonstrate a commitment to professional development and support for junior colleagues.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by Sunday 7 August 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Janette Thompson via email Janette.Thompson@tewhatuora.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.