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Consultant Otolaryngologist (ENT) at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau, Northland

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

  • Permanent, full time position (1.0FTE)
  • Based at Whangārei Hospital, with travel to rural hospitals as required
  • Join a collaborative ENT Department delivering elective and acute care

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 

We are seeking an experienced Otolaryngologist / Head and Neck Surgeon to join the ENT Department at Whangārei Hospital. Working alongside your specialist colleagues, you will help provide comprehensive otolaryngology services to the community of Te Tai Tokerau. 

This role will include assessing and caring for elective and acute otolaryngology patients; participating in the Consultant on-call roster, providing timely specialist advice, supervising and teaching junior medical staff and other health professionals; and contributing to quality improvement, service development and departmental health targets. 

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About the Team, Service and Location 

You will work collaboratively with ENT specialists, nursing staff, registrars, house officers, allied health professionals and wider surgical and medical teams. The role is based in Whangārei and supports the wider regional hospital network across Te Tai Tokerau.

Northland offers a warm climate and scenic coastal areas with a wide range of recreational activities, with Whangārei being approximately a two-hour drive or 25-minute flight from Auckland. For more information on living and working in Northland click here 

About you 

To be considered you must have or be eligible for vocational (or locum tenens) registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand in the Otolaryngology scope of practice.

You will also bring previous experience as an Otolaryngology Surgeon with a high standard of clinical care and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team. 

If you are overseas or not yet registered in New Zealand, our team can provide guidance on the MCNZ registration process. Further information is available on the Medical Council of New Zealand website www.mcnz.org.nz

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.If you have any questions about the role, please contact the Recruitment Team on nl-smo.jobs@tewhatuora.govt.nz 

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

Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details

Employer: Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau
Location: Northland
Position type: Permanent Full time
Category: Health
Date listed: 30-Oct-2026
Salary range:
152694.0 - 282645.0
Closing date: 24-Nov-2026
Reference: WHA01763
Attachment: No File Attached
File links:
Website: https://www.northlanddhb.org.nz/

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