Orthopaedic Consultant

Permanent, full-time position
- Based in Northland, New Zealand
- Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand, Te Tai Tokerau

The Orthopaedic service at Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau (formerly Northland District Health Board) are now seeking an experienced Consultant to join the team. This is a full-time role based in Whangārei but will also involve travel to our rural hospitals in the mid and far north regions.

Here is the opportunity to join a fabulous department in the North, you will be part of a well-supported collegial Department with nine other Senior Consultants and eight Registrars including three Trainees and four House Officers.

Duties include supervision of acute operating lists; leading ward rounds, clinics, elective operating (particularly arthroplasty but can be geared to interest and skill set), on call duties within the SMO team and involvement in audit; teaching, undertaking research and participating in continuing professional development.

Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau are committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and holds stewardship for equitable health outcomes for Māori as Tāngata Whenua as the highest priority.

The subtropical Northland region stretches upwards from Auckland to the very top of NZ covering an area of 12,600 square kilometres with a growing population of more than 190,000. Northland is a story of two coastlines - the west coast is rugged and soulful while the east coast is relatively more sophisticated and urbane. Boasting some of the most scenic and exciting seaside areas in the country, there is a range of popular attractions and recreational activities. We are also a two-hour drive or 25-minute flight from the international hub of Auckland. To learn more about our beautiful hometown please click here.