General Surgeon | Fixed Term

General Surgeon
Christchurch Hospital | Regular Travel to the West Coast
Full-time | Fixed Term

• Join one of New Zealand’s largest tertiary surgical services in a varied and rewarding role
• Deliver high-quality surgical care across both Canterbury and the West Coast regions
• Enjoy a unique opportunity combining tertiary, regional and rural surgical practice

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury is seeking a General Surgeon to join our team in either a fixed-term or locum capacity, providing high-quality surgical care across both Canterbury and the West Coast.

Based primarily at Christchurch Hospital, this role offers an exciting opportunity to work within one of New Zealand’s busiest tertiary surgical services while contributing to equitable access to surgical care across the South Island. You will provide acute and elective general surgical services within Canterbury and support regional service delivery on the West Coast through regular clinics, operating lists, endoscopy services, and clinical support.

In this role, you will participate in acute general surgery and on-call rosters, conduct outpatient clinics, operating lists and endoscopy services in Christchurch, and collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams across both regions to support continuity of care and improve patient outcomes. Telehealth and virtual care are also utilised where appropriate to strengthen regional integration and patient access.

This is an excellent opportunity to work in a highly varied, collaborative environment spanning tertiary, regional and rural surgical practice.

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About the Team / Service / Location

The General Surgery service at Christchurch Hospital is part of a large and dynamic tertiary service, delivering acute and elective surgical care to a diverse population across Canterbury and the South Island. The team works closely with regional colleagues on the West Coast to ensure equitable access to high-quality surgical services for rural communities.

Christchurch offers an exceptional lifestyle, combining a vibrant city environment with easy access to beaches, mountains, national parks and world-class outdoor recreation. The West Coast provides a unique regional practice experience with stunning natural landscapes and close-knit communities.

For more information on living and working in Christchurch, please click here.

About You

As a General Surgeon, you will bring:

• Fellowship training in General Surgery or equivalent advanced training
• Eligibility for vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand
• Experience working effectively within multidisciplinary teams
• A strong patient-centred and equity-focused approach to care
• Commitment to service development, clinical excellence and continuous improvement
• Confidence working across tertiary and regional models of surgical service delivery

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and serve our communities. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click “Apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact [insert hiring manager name and email].

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

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

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