Podiatrist - Tauranga or Whakatane Hospital at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty, Bay of Plenty

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Based at either Whakatane or Tauranga Hospital - Permanent Full time
• Work and play in the sunny Bay of Plenty
• Professional development and support + Wellbeing programme 

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

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Podiatrist to join our small but vibrant, and supportive podiatry team. This position can be based at either Whakatāne or Tauranga Hospital with clinics across both sites.  You could also be working on the acute wards and ED department as required.  You will be supported by the professional lead for podiatry, and Podiatry colleagues who are based at Tauranga Hospital.

About the Location

Boasting some of the most sunlight hours in New Zealand, Whakatāne offers award winning beaches for both surf and fun. Be still and listen to the native bird chorus in our bush clad walkways, plus swim at one of our fantastic beaches, 15 minutes away from the hospital. Come join our team who are already enjoying a uniquely rewarding lifestyle outside of the main cities. Whakatāne is small but mighty, featuring all the things you need whilst remaining within easy travel to Tauranga and Rotorua for that little bit extra. 

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, 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 308,000 for the major population centres of Tauranga, Katikati, Te Puke, Whakatāne, Kawerau and Ōpōtiki.  Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is one of the Bay of Plenty's largest employers with over 4500 staff. 

Please click here for more information on Whakatane and its attractions. 

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About you

• New Zealand registered Podiatrist
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in secondary health care, specialising in wound care
• Demonstrated success in working to a high level of skill across a range of patient services including triage
• Previous experience in service development desirable 

Working for 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 Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. 

How to Apply

To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click “apply now.”  All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on 18^th August 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact BP-careers@tewhatuora.govt.nz. 

Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.