Consultant Urologist

Whangarei Hospital, Northland New Zealand We are looking for a Consultant Urologist to join the Surgical Department at Whangarei Hospital, Te Whatu Ora - Te Tai Tokerau. We have multiple opportunities available and would be open to discussing how this might fit your lifestyle - feel free to contact us on the email below to discuss further. Te Whatu Ora - Te Tai Tokerau is committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and holds stewardship for equitable health outcomes for Maori as Tangata Whenua as the highest priority. Te Whatu Ora - Te Tai Tokerau (formerly Northland District Health Board) provides public health services across the Northland region, from north of Wellsford to Cape Reinga serving a growing population of 190,000. Whangarei Hospital is the largest hospital in Northland providing secondary care services, supported by three rural hospitals in Kaitaia; Kawakawa, and Dargaville. We are looking for a skilled SMO to provide safe, efficient and effective urology services to the Northland community. This role is pre-dominantly based in Whangarei however does include occasional travel to rural areas including Kaitaia Hospital on a rostered basis. There is an on-call roster split between consultants and you will also need to participate in the supervision and teaching of resident medical officers within the urology service. Whangarei Hospital is the largest hospital in Northland providing secondary care services, supported by three regional hospitals in Kaitaia; Kawakawa, and Dargaville. Northland covers an area of 12,600 square kilometres with a growing population of more than 190,000. It boasts some of the most scenic and exciting coastal areas of New Zealand in a subtropical climate. Whangarei is a 25-minute flight or 2-hour drive from Auckland City. Working across a diverse population and broad range of acute medicine specialities you will have the chance to truly make a difference whilst developing your career. As well as a warm climate, the "winterless north" offers excellent schools; affordable housing and scenic coastal areas offering a range of recreational activities. We are just a two hours' drive or 25-minute flight from the international hub of Auckland. To learn more about our stunning location please visit https://www.northlandnz.com/visit/ To be considered, you must have or be eligible for specialist/ vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand in a Urology vocational scope of practice. For more information about the MCNZ registration process please visit www.mcnz.org.nz. We offer a competitive relocation package to support you and your family to make the move to Whangarei. If you are currently overseas/ not yet registered, we can assist you with the application process to obtain MCNZ registration. Te Whatu Ora - Te Tai Tokerau is also an Approved Accredited Employer by the New Zealand Immigration Service. To submit your application, please apply via the online application portal below ensuring to submit an up-to-date CV and cover letter. For assistance with the application process or if you have any queries, please contact SMO.Jobs@northlanddhb.org.nz referencing vacancy number: MD23-005