International Gastroenterologists - New Zealand roles

Gastroenterologists in New Zealand combine procedural expertise with comprehensive clinical care. At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, you'll work in collaborative, multidisciplinary teams providing diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, subspecialty clinics, and integrated gastroenterology services, making a real difference for patients and their whānau. About the role Gastroenterologists provide specialist assessment, diagnosis, and management across a wide range of gastrointestinal conditions. You'll work across inpatient and outpatient settings, supported by experienced teams, with opportunities to develop subspecialty interests in areas such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), hepatology, or advanced therapeutic endoscopy, while contributing to service development and quality improvement initiatives. Opportunities across Health New Zealand Clinical work for Gastroenterologists includes:

• Diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy (gastroscopy, colonoscopy, ERCP, EUS)
• Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) management
• Hepatology services including fibroscan and elastography
• Bowel cancer screening programmes
• Acute inpatient gastroenterology
• General outpatient clinics

Depending on location, you may also participate in teaching, supervision, research, quality improvement initiatives, and service development projects. What it's like to work here Gastroenterologists in New Zealand are valued clinical leaders, working alongside nurses, allied health professionals, and other specialists. You'll benefit from:

• Supportive, multidisciplinary teams
• Opportunities to teach, mentor, and contribute to research
• Flexible work arrangements and protected non-clinical time
• Active involvement in service development and quality improvement initiatives

Call New Zealand home Health New Zealand can support you and your whānau with relocation advice through the Health Immigration Service. Senior Medical Officers are on Tier 1 of New Zealand's Green List, making you eligible for a Straight to Residence Visa, which allows you to apply for residency before you arrive. New Zealand offers safe, welcoming communities, vibrant cities, scenic landscapes, and a high standard of living. Families benefit from free public schooling and access to public healthcare. Salary, benefits and leave Salary:

• The average salary package for Psychiatrists in New Zealand is NZ $343,500.
• Packages are comprised of a base salary based on experience, plus allowances, and superannuation per the ASMS collective agreement.

Benefits:

• You'll receive an annual continuing medical education (CME) allowance of NZ $16,000,
• paid 3-month sabbaticals every 6 years,
• your indenmnity insurance covered by Health NZ,
• your professional fees and subscriptions fully reimbursed,
• complimentary visa and immigration support,
• plus a tailored relocation package to make your move, if eligible.

Leave:

• You'll get 6 weeks of annual leave,
• generous discretionary sick leave,
• 12 public holidays, paid T1.5 + time in lieu if worked,
• and 14 weeks paid parental leave alongside the government's 26-weeks,

Please note that actual packages are negotiated at the time of offer, reflecting your specific clinical specialty, experience level, and geographic location. What you need to work here To practise as a Gastroenterologist in New Zealand, you must be registered with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) and hold a current Annual Practising Certificate. You will typically require an overseas qualification comparable to Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) or equivalent and meet MCNZ requirements for vocational registration. International Gastroenterologists with approved qualifications from Australia, the UK, the USA, Canada, or some European countries may be eligible for streamlined or fast-track registration, allowing you to start working in Aotearoa sooner. Working for Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Te Whatu Ora means “the weaving of wellness.” We are building a unified health system delivering equitable, high-quality care across New Zealand. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all people—including Māori, Pacific Peoples, ethnic communities, disabled people, and the Rainbow community. Our values are grounded in Te Tiriti o Waitangi and our commitment to health equity for Māori and all New Zealanders. Ready to make a difference? Our international recruitment team can support you through application, registration, and immigration processes—and help you find the right place to work in New Zealand. Apply now—and make a difference somewhere different.