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Maxillofacial Surgeon

CDHB


Job Location:

Christchurch - New Zealand

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 8 September 2026 (18 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 6 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

  • Join a specialist service delivering high-quality Maxillofacial care across the Canterbury region
  • Opportunity to combine complex clinical work teaching service development and research
  • Enjoy an exceptional lifestyle in Christchurch with easy access to mountains beaches adventure and family-friendly communities

Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in theprinciples of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health systemthat serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Consultant MaxillofacialSurgeon to join our Maxillofacial Surgery service at Christchurch Hospital.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a broadrange of Maxillofacial services while working within a highly collaborativemultidisciplinary environment. You will provide high-quality clinical careacross outpatient clinics operating theatre sessions acute and on-callresponsibilities and inpatient services.

Alongside clinical responsibilities this role offersopportunities to contribute to education research and service improvementinitiatives. You will play an important role in teaching and supportingRegistrars House Officers Medical Students Nursing staff and Allied Healthprofessionals while helping maintain a culture of continuous learning andexcellence.

The successful candidate will participate in a 1:3 on-callroster and contribute to providing equitable patient-focused care aligned withbest-practice principles.

About the Team / Service / Location

The Maxillofacial Surgery service at Christchurch Hospitalprovides specialist care across a diverse range of conditions and proceduresfor patients throughout Canterbury and surrounding regions.

You will be joining a supportive and experienced teamcommitted to delivering excellent patient outcomes while fostering innovationeducation and service development. The team works closely alongside medicalnursing and allied health colleagues across a wide range of specialties.

Christchurch offers an exceptional balance of professionalopportunity and lifestyle. With easy access to world-class skiing mountainbiking hiking beaches and vineyards the region provides a unique environmentto build both your career and quality of life.

For more information on living and working in Christchurchclick here.

About You

As a Consultant Maxillofacial Surgeon you will bring bothclinical expertise and a collaborative approach to patient care.

You will have:

  • Registration with both the Dental Council of New Zealand and the Medical Council of New Zealand (or eligibility for registration)
  • Expertise across general Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams
  • A commitment to education quality improvement research and ongoing professional development
  • The ability to work effectively in a complex environment and prioritise clinical workload
  • A patient-centred approach and commitment to achieving equitable healthcare outcomes

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuringexcellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce thatis diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand andserve our communities. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori Pacificdisabled and rainbow communities.

Health New Zealand is committed to creating a workforce thatreflects the communities we serve and to supporting our people to thrivethrough a culture grounded in our values and Te Mauri o Rongo.

How to Apply

To apply please click Apply Now. All applications must besubmitted through our online careers portal.

For further information about the Recruitment process pleasecontact or contact the Clinical Director Dr Peter Coghlan forany clinical queries.

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

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


Required Experience:

IC