Consultant Physician Internal Medicine, Medical Department 1.0 FTE

• Gisborne Hospital Permanent Full time
• Working as a consultant physician in Gisborne NZ offers the unique opportunity to make a significant impact on a tight-knit community while enjoying a balanced lifestyle in a beautiful coastal region
• Join our team in Gisborne where you can enhance your medical career in a supportive environment offer expert care to a close-knit community and enjoy the work-life balance of living in one of New Zealands most picturesque and peaceful coastal regions

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

As a physician at Gisborne Hospital you will collaborate closely with junior medical staff and critical
care specialists ensuring a stimulating mix of acute ward work and outpatient care. Our emphasis
on teamwork fosters an environment where you will never feel isolated and where sharing the
knowledge and expertise is encouraged and celebrated.

Highlights of the position include but are not limited to:

• Regular use of Point-Of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS)
• Opportunities for teaching and mentorship in humanities and clinical practice
• Balanced workload with 40-hour weeks and manageable on-call duties
• Typical workday from 8am to 4pm leaving ample time for leisure and family activities
• A generous annual leave of 6-weeks CME 2-weeks with a 16K stipend a matching retirement
  saving plan and other benefits.
• Supportive environment for professional and leadership development
• Engaging case discussions and collaborative decision-making
• Many of our physicians hail from diverse backgrounds including the USA UK Wales and
  Scotland enriching our team with varied perspectives and experiences

Position Description Consultant Physician: Internal Medicine

Take the step toward an exciting new chapter in your career at Gisborne New Zealand Hospital!

We cannot wait to connect with you!

About the Team/Service/ Location

At Gisborne Hospital you will become part of a close-knit supportive team that values work-life
balance and embraces the thrill of practicing medicine in a vibrant community. Our 100-bed facility
offers a full spectrum of specialties providing you with diverse and engaging opportunities for
professional growth.

For more information on living and working in Gisborne click here

Click here to watch a short video on what our colleagues have to say about Gisborne

About you

Additionally please enquire if you are:

• A medical sub-specialist seeking outpatient roles without call or inpatient duties particularly
• Nephrologists and Cardiologists
• A medical resident looking for a year off before starting a fellowship
• A Nocturnist interested in working flexible 2230-0800 shifts
• Eligible for MCNZ Vocational registration in the Scope of Internal medicine
• Eligible for MCNZ Provisional Vocational registration in the Scope of Internal Medicine
• Have a current New Zealand drivers license or ability to obtain

If you are tired of feeling stressed and overwhelmed and yearn for a change of pace in a picturesque setting we invite you to reach out to us. We understand that your happiness both inside and outside of work is crucial to your long-term success and we are committed to supporting you every step of the way.

For those interested in research Mātai Research institute based in Gisborne is doing cutting edge
research with new imaging techniques that are recognised internationally. Link below for more
information.
Mātai Medical Research Institute World leading research through MRI ()

Immigration MCNZ Support

You will be provided a personal contact within our recruitment team to support you with the
immigration and Medical Council of New Zealand processes.

For some positions this will be a clear pathway to residency.
Immigration NZ has introduced an Accredited Employer Work Visa scheme

Please follow the link for a quick assessment on eligibility and pathways with MCNZ
Registration self assessment tool Medical Council ()

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. If you have any questions about the role or if you are an agency presenting candidates please contact

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