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General Medicine Physician with Subspecialty in Respiratory or Infectious Diseases or Cardiology or Gastroenterology or Rheumatology

Permanent, Full Time

Rotorua Hospital

We are looking for a General Medicine Physician with a Subspecialty to join our Medicine Services Department on a full time, permanent basis.

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

Roles available involve General Medicine in-patient hospital based care, with a mix of out-patient care. We have multiple positions available, with a subspecialty interest in the following areas:

• Respiratory
• Gastroenterology
• Cardiology
• Foeto-Maternal Medicine
• Infectious Diseases
• Rheumatology

Whilst you will work within your subspecialty, you will also support the wider General Medicine Service, and will be able to support patients with all types of presentations. No two days are the same in General Medicine. You will have a mix of outpatient care (ambulatory centre appointments) to inpatient ward work plus take part in the on call roster. You will be asked to undertake general medicine ward rounds on a regular basis to support service and hospital outputs.

We are looking to advance and enhance the capabilities of our existing team to support the education and development of our medical registrars and house officers.

The successful applicant will have a passion for progression and change to ensure that the service is meeting their health targets and to support the diverse community that the Lakes District services. This role provides the opportunity to broaden your knowledge through being adaptable and engaged.

The role will comprise of off-ward responsibilities where elective work is undertaken, and on-ward responsibilities managing patients.

About the Team/Service/ Location

You will join a growing team of physicians who vary in subspecialties, from Cardiology, Endocrinology and Oncology. The department is looking to grow to meet the needs of the population, and is looking for someone fluid and adaptable. This is an exciting time to join our team as we work towards improving outputs and adopting a collaborative approach to ensure we exceed national health targets.

Located in the heart of New Zealands North Island, Rotorua and Taupō offer an exceptional lifestyle that is difficult to match anywhere else in the country, offering a unique and highly sought-after lifestyle destination. Nestled within a landscape of pristine lakes, ancient forests, geothermal wonders, and volcanic plateaus, the region provides the perfect balance between career fulfilment and quality of life. Residents enjoy shorter commute times, affordable access to outdoor adventures, strong community connections, excellent schools and a rich cultural heritage deeply rooted in Māori history and tradition.

Here, you can build a rewarding career whilst enjoying easy access to world-class mountain biking, water sports, fishing, hiking, skiing, wellness experiences, and vibrant cultural attractions. With welcoming communities, excellent amenities, less time spent commuting, and more time doing what matters most, the Lakes District offers an outstanding place to live, work and thrive.

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides healthcare from its two modern and progressive general hospitals in Rotorua and Taupō, New Zealand. The Lakes district is becoming the lifestyle destination of choice and is well known for its many outdoor recreational activities, family friendly beaches, and a growing multi-cultural community. Working at Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides a great opportunity to balance an amazing lifestyle with a rewarding professional experience.

As well as a supportive, inclusive and diverse work environment, Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Lakes offer competitive salary, free staff parking, free flu vaccination, discounts (with local businesses), and access to Employee Assistance Program.

For more information on living and working in Rotorua and Taupō click here

About you

• We are looking for applicants who are team players, committed to improving and developing services to meet the needs of our community with a passion for the delivery of equitable healthcare.
• You would be responsible for teaching, coaching and mentoring our medical registrars and other house officer roles; this is an important part of our role.
• You must be eligible for Vocational Registration (or locum tenens special purpose) with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) in an internal medicine scope of practice. We welcome international applicants, and are ready to assist you through the application process. For more information about the MCNZ registration process, please visit www.mcnz.org.nz
• As a teaching hospital, we value knowledge-sharing and open-mindedness. The expertise that you will bring is vital in ensuring the ongoing success of Medicine Services within the Lakes Community.

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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 service our community. 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 before end of posting date. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Beth Copeland SMO Senior Recruitment Officer.

The selection process starts from the date of advertising. Due to the fast-paced nature of our roles, the vacancy close date may be subject to change.