Gastroenterologist - Southland Hospital at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern, Southland

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Consultant Gastroenterologist Southland

• 1.0 FTE
• Permanent, Fixed Term or Locum
• Salary: Base salary from ASMS MECA 2024 (NZD 185,380 - 267,980) plus additional allowances

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the role

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Consultant Gastroenterologist to be based at Southland Hospital, Invercargill.  As an introduction, Health New Zealand – Southern offers a comprehensive range of Gastroenterology services in both of our main hospitals, located in Invercargill and Dunedin, as well as outpatient clinics in other areas of the district. In this role, you will participate in a 1:4 on-call roster and provide a full range of Gastroenterology services alongside an enthusiastic group of colleagues.  Planning is currently underway to re-develop facilities and expand the department so there will be opportunities to contribute to this development. There are also unlimited possibilities for laboratory and clinical based research and there is plenty of scope for collaboration with like-minded researchers. To be successful in this role, you'll need to have enthusiasm for teaching and be a team player with a commitment to improving and developing service delivery quality.

About you

Appointed specialists will possess FRACP or an equivalent qualification. Trainees within a few months of completing FRACP training are welcome to express an interest. ERCP experience is desirable, but not essential. We would consider candidates who are close to completing your specialist training and be eligible for vocational registration with Medical Council of New Zealand.

Why Southland?

Southland offers a lifestyle that is increasingly rare: space, community, and connection to nature - without sacrificing professional opportunity.

• Affordable living: Enjoy a high standard of living with significantly lower housing costs
• Outdoor paradise: World-class hunting, fishing, tramping, skiing, and surfing at your doorstep
• Natural wonder: Explore Fiordland, Stewart Island, Queenstown and the Catlins on your days off
• Family-friendly communities: Safe, welcoming, and supportive environment to raise a family
• No commute: Spend less time in traffic and more time doing what you love

Whether you're seeking adventure, tranquility, or a better work-life balance, Southland delivers.

About Working at Health New Zealand 

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community

Salary range

This role belongs to the ASMS Collective Agreement and falls between the Step 1 ($185,380) and Step 15 ($267,980 per annum pro rata)

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 24 June 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Agatha Chen, Recruitment Advisor – Senior Medical Officers at  agatha.chen@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.

Pre-Employment checks

In the interests of protecting our people and our patients, all appointments will be subject to:

Occupational Health Assessment
Police Vetting / Ministry of Justice safety checks
Serious misconduct checks (previous Public Service departments and statutory Crown entities only)