Obstetrics & Gynaecologist - Bay of Plenty at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Lakes, Bay of Plenty

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Based in the Sunny Bay of Plenty. 
• 6-12 month fixed term opportunities
• 0.8 and 1.0FTE available

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

Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is inviting applications for two fixed-term Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist positions within a secondary care setting at Tauranga Hospital. These roles are well suited to Generalist Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. While primarily based at Tauranga Hospital, the positions include approximately one day per fortnight working at Whakatāne Hospital, located 78 km (around a one-hour drive) away.

Applications are invited from consultant Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, and Advanced Trainees in their final year of training.

About the Team/Service/Location

The post involves an equal share of the on-call roster, covering both Obstetrics and Gynaecology. The current average call frequency in Tauranga is 1:10 with split weekends. Outpatient/Daytime responsibilities include Antenatal clinics, Gynaecology and colposcopy clinics and Theatre when not on call. Cover is provided by 8 Registrars and 4 SHO's on a common roster with a requirement to participate in teaching, service development and clinical governance.

We have a 21-bed inpatient maternity ward, 7 delivery rooms and 12 bed SCBU. Gynaecology is on a shared surgical ward. Applicants should hold FRANZCOG or equivalent. A subspecialty interest is desirable but not essential. It would be an ideal post for a junior consultant to gain valuable experience in a busy but enthusiastic and supportive department.

Please click here for a copy of the position description.

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 Sunday 30 June 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Katrina Hughes, BP-Careers@tewhatuora.govt.nz

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