Rural Hospital Medicine Specialist

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora
Taupō District, Waikato
Full time
3 weeks ago

  • Rural Hospital Medicine Specialist, Taupō Hospital, Permanent
  • Passionate about providing quality healthcare in rural communities?
  • Taupō Hospital has an opportunity for you today!
Health New Zealand 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

  • Serve the rural community of Taupō in South Waikato of an approximate population of 42,000
  • Work in both the Emergency Department and Inpatient Ward with your broad generalist knowledge in a rural setting.

About the Team/Service/ Location

  • Taupō hospital has a 24-hour emergency department and a range of inpatient and outpatient services including a maternity unit and community mental health care.
  • You will be a part of a small but supportive competent team which is covered by Emergency Medicine Specialists, Rural Hospital Medicine Specialists, Training Registrars, House Officers, Medical Students and Nursing staff.

About you

  • You will be within 3 months of obtaining your Rural Hospital Medicine qualification and or hold your Rural Hospital Medicine qualification
  • Be eligible for Specialist Locum Tenens and or Specialist Vocational Registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand 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

All applications must be submitted through our online careers. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Sarah Gray, Medical Staff Recruiter for Lakes.

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

Job details

Job Reference:
TAU02012

Location:
North Island - Waikato - Taupo


Job type:
Permanent Full time

Expertise:

Closes:
11-Aug-2025
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