Consultant General Surgeon (subspecialty in Breast surgery)

• Fixed term General Surgeon with experience in Breast & Advanced Skin surgery 0.9FTE (72 hours a fortnight)
• Are you looking for a rewarding role and great work-life balance? Join our team in Nelson Hospital where your expertise can make a difference.
• Be part of something special: supportive colleagues in one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s most sought-after regions.
  

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 a 4-month fixed-term, commencing in early July 2027, experienced General Surgeon to contribute to the delivery of high-quality surgical care while enjoying everything the Nelson region has to offer.  Preference is for a Breast and Advanced Skin surgeon (or Skin Oncological surgeon) however consideration will be given to applicants with Breast only experience.

Working within a collaborative and highly respected multidisciplinary team, you will play a key role in delivering both planned care and acute services, ensuring safe and effective patient-centred outcomes. You will join a dedicated team of 7 experienced and supportive General Surgical SMO colleagues, 3 surgical trainees, 7 junior registrars, 1 Vascular Surgeon and 1 Vascular Nurse Practitioner. 

You will be working within a secondary care setting participating in the ASOC week (Acute Surgeon on-Call), outpatient clinic and theatre covering planned care and acute theatre sessions.  You are expected to participate in an after-hours on call roster. 

If you're looking for a meaningful short-term role in a hospital known for its great team culture and high-quality care, we’d love to hear from you!

About the Team/Service/ Location

Nelson’s General Surgery team consists of experienced consultants covering a wide range of generalist and subspecialty skills required in a secondary care setting. We pride ourselves on our collegial environment, with strong interdisciplinary collaboration and a commitment to continuous learning and development.

The position offers an excellent work/life balance in a collegial environment.  To explore all the ingredients for a better work/life balance in Nelson, click HERE

About you:

The ideal applicant will:

• Be an experienced General Surgeon with a subspecialty in Breast & Advanced Skin surgery (or Skin Oncological Surgeon), however consideration will be given for any surgeon with Breast only skillset.
• Be eligible for an Annual Practicing Certificate with vocational scope in General Surgery with the Medical Council of New Zealand.
• Hold Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of General Surgeons (RACS), or equivalent.
• Work with others to promote a cohesive team culture of collaborative practice, openness, humour, and respect across disciplines. 

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. Application via email is not considered. 

If you have any questions about the role, please contact

Gillian Champion – Interim General Manager, Gillian.Champion@tewhatuora.govt.nz or

Jane Strang, Jane.strang@tewhatuora.govt.nz – Head of Department,

For any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Athena Nguyen athena.nguyen@tewhatuora.govt.nz  

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

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