Orthopaedic Surgeons - Relocate to New Zealand at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora

• Full-time and part-time opportunities, with permanent and fixed-term options available across New Zealand in Auckland North, South and Central, Tauranga, Gisborne and New Plymouth
• Offering opportunities across all orthopaedic subspecialties
• Experience a rewarding medical career in New Zealand, where professional opportunity meets an unbeatable work-life balanceo

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

We are seeking experienced Orthopaedic Surgeons to join our dynamic teams across New Zealand.

In this role, you will:

• provide comprehensive orthopaedic care, including consultation, diagnosis, and management of general orthopaedic, trauma, and arthroplasty cases
• collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team including Orthopaedic Surgeons, sub-specialty Fellows, Registrars, House Officers, Nursing staff and Allied Health professionals
• provide teaching and mentorship to junior doctors and medical students
• lead and participate in quality improvement initiatives, staying abreast of advancements in orthopaedic care and introducing innovative practices to our departments.

We offer a variety of opportunities across New Zealand in Auckland North, South and Central, taurange, Gisborne and New Plymouth, with departments that deliver both acute and elective specialist care. Sub-specialty interests include ankle and foot, hip and knee arthroplasty, paediatrics, and sports surgery.

About us

We are committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. Our services include a mix of elective and acute surgery, such as joint replacement, arthroscopy, trauma management, and general orthopaedics.

What we offer includes the following:

• Supportive, collegial environment with a strong academic and teaching focus
• Excellent professional development opportunities, including ongoing educational funding
• Enjoy an exceptional lifestyle in New Zealand with stunning natural landscapes, a welcoming culture, and a strong focus on work-life balance as well as generous CME and extra allowances
• Relocation financial assistance and support with immigration processes - we are an accredited employer with Immigration New Zealand

Living in New Zealand offers a unique blend of professional fulfilment and personal wellbeing. With stunning beaches, ski fields, and adventure activities at your doorstep, achieving a healthy work-life balance is easy. Many of our team enjoy weekends exploring majestic mountains, kayaking in pristine lakes, or engaging with New Zealand's rich cultural heritage - from Māori traditions to vibrant arts and community events.

About you

To work as a Senior Medical Officer in New Zealand, you must:

• be eligible for, or currently hold, specialist registration within the scope of orthopaedics with the Medical Council of New Zealand
• hold appropriate postgraduate qualifications, such as FRACS or an equivalent international qualification.

You will have:

• proven expertise in both trauma and elective orthopaedic procedures
• a sub-specialty interest in areas such as upper limb arthroplasty, spine surgery, foot and ankle, or paediatrics
• a commitment to teamwork, patient-centred care, and continuous professional development.

Working for Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellness'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.

We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community

Salary range

This role belongs to the ASMS Collective Agreement and falls between Step 1 $148K CAD ($185.4K NZD) and Step 15 $214K CAD ($267,980) per annum pro-rata. You may be eligible for extra allowances such as on-call.

How to apply

Please click 'apply now' to move forward. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. If you have questions, please email our recruiters [email protected]

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $148,000.00-$214,000.00 per year