• Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldier’s Hospital, Emergency Department
• 12-months fixed-term 2025 - 2026,
• Full-time 80 hours per fortnight (1.0 FTE)

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 looking for an Emergency Medicine Physician to join the team at Health NZ Hawke's Bay Hospital to cover sabbatical leave from now (2025) for 12 months (2026).

About the Team/Service/ Location

Our Emergency Medicine Physicians have high clinical profiles within the department and are committed to the delivery of high-quality medical care. There are opportunities to be involved in hospital wide initiative to improve emergency care and the patient experience. The Department offers the opportunity for a wide range of clinical interests and support for research.

We have ACEM accreditation for 24 months of training in Emergency Medicine. The department has a strong commitment to the teaching of both trainees and final year medical students from the University of Otago.

Hawke's Bay Fallen Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital is a 330-bed accredited facility providing acute and elective care for the Hawke’s Bay region (a population of 162,000 people).

Hawke’s Bay offers excellent work-life balance, sun, beaches, exceptional outdoor adventures, great schools, mountains and skiing close by, wonderful food and stunning wineries, vibrant cities and plenty more to boast about. For more information on living and working in Hawke’s Bay click HERE

About you

Applicants must be registered or eligible for registration, with the New Zealand Medical Council as an Emergency Medicine Physician. You will also need the following key attributes and skills:

• Effective communication skills
• Positive attitude with problem solving focus
• Experience in supervision and teaching of junior medical staff

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 review the position profile, click HERE To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal. If you have any questions about the role, please Simon Harger, Head of Emergency Department at simon.harger@hbdhb.govt.nz.

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