Specialist Medical Officer/Gastroenterologist, Gastroenterology Department at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Counties Manukau, Auckland

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Specialist Medical Officer/Gastroenterologist, Gastroenterology (Fixed Term)

The Department of Gastroenterology at Middlemore Hospital invites applications for a Gastroenterologist. This is a fixed term position covering for Sabbatical leave (between July 2026 and January 2027). The start date and hours are negotiable.

Middlemore Hospital is an accredited, 800-bed, teaching hospital of Auckland University and it is the main acute medicine centre for the region of over 550,000 people.

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

Our Department of Gastroenterology currently operates 4 endoscopy procedure rooms and we offer a large volume of outpatient services and on-site gastroenterology diagnostic services. Our Gastroenterology Service provides high quality under-graduate and post-graduate teaching with an active research program in place. You will work within a team including 17 other Gastroenterologists.

Salary and conditions of service will be in accordance with the New Zealand ASMS Award Agreement.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Responsibilities include, endoscopy, acute general gastroenterology care on the gastroenterology ward and the out of hours gastroenterology roster. There will also be contribution to the provision of outpatient clinics.

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About you

We are seeking a colleague who strives to advance the gastroenterology department particularly the Hepatology service.

Applicants must have suitable training and experience in Gastroenterology and should be / be able to be registered with the New Zealand Medical Council.

 

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 by 05 June, 2026. Further information is available from Dr Kumudith Ekanayaka, Head of Department, Gastroenterology at  kumudith.ekanayaka@middlemore.co.nz  

 

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