Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Tairāwhiti, Gisborne

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Surgical Services 1.0 FTE

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

The remuneration range for this role is $185,380 - $267,980 and is covered by the collective agreement: SMO MECA

If you are looking for a great work life balance, Nau Mai Haere Mai, this is the place to be!

As a department, we are looking to appoint to a 6 month fixed term position and are happy to accommodate a job share, with a joint appointment to fulfil the service requirements of the FTE.

Recognised as an ideal place to raise a family, Tairawhiti is one of the most beautiful and sunny parts of Aotearoa New Zealand. A relaxed city offering access to outstanding leisure pursuits and a caring, safe community. The city has superb outdoor facilities, golden beaches, a warm climate and a vibrant local economy based on wineries, agriculture and tourism. It’s little wonder that it is the work destination of choice for many medical professionals. With a population of just under 50,000 with approximately 80% in the city of Tūranga-nui-a-kiwa Gisborne the region is culturally rich and unique with a high population of Māori (55%). 

As an Orthopaedic Surgeon in Gisborne, you will be supported by two year one post graduate Doctors and two Registrars. The team are based on a ring-fenced ward for arthroplasty, shared with the rehabilitation team offering a highly valued service to the community. The on-call roster is provided by five Consultants with excellent support from the Orthopaedic community around New Zealand. The department provides general, acute and elective care with current sub-specialty interests including Hip and Knee Arthroplasty, Paediatrics and Sports Surgery. We are looking for a colleague to join the team with a sub specialist interest that would compliment and help build the department and services offered. 

Moū - About you

To be part of our team, you will have:

· Registration as a Medical Practitioner with the New Zealand Medical Council of New Zealand or eligible for registration with the Medical Council to enable you to practice medicine within New Zealand.

· Demonstrated clinical expertise in management of a variety of orthopaedic conditions

· Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to develop partnerships and work collaboratively within a team

If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Mr Greg Alexander on Greg.alexander@tdh.org.nz

Position Description | Orthopaedic Surgeon

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation

Situated on the eastern coast of New Zealand's North Island, Gisborne “Tairāwhiti” – “The light shines on the water” is the first city in the world to see the rising sun of the new day. Our region offers vast golden sand beaches, bush clad mountains, lush farmlands, with significant historical landmarks, natural wonders and a deep connection to Māori culture. We enjoy a pleasant climate, short commutes and a relaxed approach that creates a work-life offering that is enviable to most that are not yet here. Our lifestyle is about time.  

Te Whatu Ora Tairāwhiti works to increase collaboration, strengthen leadership and accountability, and improve equity of access and outcomes across the health service. We’re shifting the emphasis towards primary and community care allowing more people to be cared for close to home, and take a greater role in their own health and wellbeing.

Our values form the acronym WAKA. They reflect our voyaging heritage, guiding us on our journey to create a healthier Tairāwhiti by working together.

Whakarangatira/enrich - Enriching the health of our community by doing our very best.

Awhi/support - Supporting our tūroro/patients their whānau/families, our community partners and each other.

Kotahitanga/togetherness - Together we can achieve more.

Aroha/compassion - Empathy, we care for people and people want to be cared for by us.

Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to Apply

To complete an application please use the “apply now” link provided which will redirect you through our online career's portal. For successful applicants our mandatory process includes police vetting and health screening.

Te Whatu Ora Tairāwhiti are committed to improving Māori health outcomes and achieving health equity for Māori through Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations. We aspire to having a workforce reflective of the communities we serve and achieving equitable outcomes for all.

It is desirable that new employees of Te Whatu Ora are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Immigration/Visa Support

Immigration NZ has introduced an Accredited Employer Work Visa scheme. For some positions this includes a clear pathway to residency. Successful candidates offered a position with us who require a work visa, will provide support with their Visa application. This booklet provides information on settling in Tūranganui-a-Kiwa.