Emergency Medicine Physician at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Taranaki, Taranaki

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Permanent opportunity | Start now or January 2027
• Taranaki Base Hospital, New Plymouth, and Hāwera Hospital, South Taranaki 
• A rewarding clinical role. A welcoming team. A region worth exploring.

Looking for your next Emergency Medicine opportunity? Join us in Taranaki for varied clinical work across regional and rural settings, with time outside the hospital to enjoy everything this part of New Zealand has to offer. 

• Join a team of 22 FACEM and other emergency medicine trained specialists. 
• Work across two 24-hour Emergency Departments, seeing approximately 39,000 presentations annually at Taranaki Base Hospital and 18,000 at Hāwera Hospital. 
• Contribute to an ACEM-accredited programme delivering 24 months of Registrar training. 
• Enjoy paid CME and annual leave to support your professional development and make the most of your time in Taranaki. 

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 

From a busy regional Emergency Department to a rural hospital setting, this role offers clinical variety and the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to communities across Taranaki. 

You will work between Taranaki Base Hospital in New Plymouth and Hāwera Hospital, approximately one hour’s drive south. The roster involves approximately 18 shifts over a six-week period. 

You will be supported locally by nearly all medical and surgical specialties, working alongside mid-level providers, junior doctors and medical students. 

Teaching is an important part of our departments. Our accredited training programme has seen trainees recently pass their fellowship examinations, and you will have opportunities to share your expertise, develop junior colleagues and contribute to their education and assessment. View the position description. 

About the Team, Service & Location

Make your next career move a lifestyle move, too. 

Our hospital services span Taranaki Base Hospital and Hāwera Hospital, caring for communities across the region. With both regional and rural Emergency Departments, you will experience a broad range of presentations and build strong working relationships with colleagues across specialties. 

Outside work, your time is your own to explore. Enjoy beaches and surf breaks, walking trails beneath Taranaki Maunga, a vibrant arts scene and great dining. Whether you prefer city life in New Plymouth or the pace of a smaller town, Taranaki offers a place to feel at home. 

Explore Taranaki Base Hospital, Hāwera Hospital, and living and working in Taranaki to get a feel for where your next chapter could take you. 

About You 

You will bring your Emergency Medicine expertise, a collaborative approach and an enthusiasm for supporting the next generation of clinicians. 

In this role, you will: 

• Provide emergency care for patients across the district, seeing a full range of presentations. 
• Work closely with other specialists to deliver the best possible care. 
• Build meaningful relationships with colleagues across both hospitals. 
• Help develop junior doctors and medical students through teaching, supervision and assessment. 

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 community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply 

Ready to make your next career move to Taranaki? Click 'Apply now' to submit your application through our online careers portal. 

For a conversation about the role, please contact Dr Michael Connelly, Clinical Director - Emergency Medicine, at Michael.Connelly@tdhb.org.nz

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

For a conversation about the role, please contact Dr Michael Connelly, Clinical Director - Emergency Medicine, at Michael.Connelly@tdhb.org.nz

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