Obstetrician and Gynaecologist Consultant

He Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the Role
Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty currently have a position available for a suitably qualified Specialist to join the Obstetrics and Gynaecology team based at Whakatane Hospital. This is a permanent position.
We serve a large catchment area within the Eastern Bay of Plenty. Our clients are from a diverse background, with the majority being Maori. There is a lot of pathology, making this one of the few remaining places in New Zealand for someone who desires making a big, real, and positive impact in people's lives. Are you that person?
The Whakatane Hospital maternity service is a Secondary level service with approximately 700 births a year. A Level 2 Special Care Baby Unit is located within the maternity facility. Patients requiring Tertiary care are referred to Waikato and/or Auckland Hospitals. Elective gynaecology services, including full Colposcopy services, are provided locally. We have well-resourced theatre facilities for acute and elective surgery, including minor and major open and mínimal access procedures.
He korero mōu - About You
You will become a member of a small team of five O & G specialists based in Whakatane, with whom you will share the on call and elective workload. You should therefore be a good team player with a flexible work ethic. Knowledge of the New Zealand healthcare system will be an advantage.
You will be registered or eligible for registration within the O & G Vocational scope of practice, as determined by the Medical Council of New Zealand. Consideration will be given to full time or part time. You will share in the after-hours on call roster.
Mō Tātou - About Us
Situated in the sunny eastern coast of New Zealand's North Island, the Bay of Plenty really is just that, offering vast golden sand beaches, bush clad mountains, lush farmlands and more. Its pleasant climate means that the area has become a favourite for holiday makers, families and those looking for a different lifestyle outside of the main cities.
Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand, Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is spread across a vast geographical area and centred across two hospitals based in Tauranga and Whakatāne. We serve a population of approximately 259,000 for the major population centres of Tauranga, Katikati, Te Puke, Whakatāne, Kawerau and Ōpōtiki. Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is one of the Bay of Plenty's largest employers with over 4000 staff.
Ko o tatou painga - Our Benefits
Alongside the opportunity to work with a highly motivated and collegial team of medical specialists our organisation offers employment benefits such as
- Flexible working practices (e.g., we support work life balance and flexible work arrangements whenever possible)
- Career development opportunities in clinical education and leadership skill development
- Highly rewarding role and opportunity to make a difference to people daily
- Participation in multidisciplinary team models of care
- Subsidised onsite hospital gym membership
- Free flu vaccinations
- Free onsite parking
- Discounts (with local businesses)

Ngā uarātanga ō ā mātou mahi - Our Values
At Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty we recruit for our Manaakitanga CARE values. Why do we do this? Because values-based teams deliver better care.
Our manaakitanga CARE values (Compassion, All-one-team, Responsive and Excellence) support each of us to make a difference every day in the things we do and say. Therefore, it's important that when recruiting, we recruit new colleagues who live by our CARE values.
Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty are committed to improving Māori health outcomes and achieving health equity for Māori through Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations. It is essential you demonstrate an awareness of Māori indigenous rights and current issues in relation to health and health equity.
Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to Apply