We are keen to hear from Senior House Officers looking for new opportunities commencing April 2023 as an Obstetrics and Gynaecology Senior House Officer.

Mō Tātou – About Us

Situated in the sunny eastern coast of New Zealand's North Island, the Bay of Plenty really is just that, offering vast golden sand beaches, bush clad mountains, lush farmlands and more. Its pleasant climate means that the area has become a favourite for holiday makers, retirees and those looking for a different lifestyle outside of the main cities.

The Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is spread across a vast geographical area and centred across two hospitals based in Tauranga and Whakatāne.  The Hauora a Toi BOP is one of the Bay of Plenty's largest employers with over 4000 staff.

He kōrero mō te tūranga - About the Role

There are eight Senior House Officer positions for which attachments can be of three month or six-month duration.  RMOs completing six-month attachments are eligible to complete the O & G Diploma. There is an opportunity for 12-month positions for those who are interested in O+G as a career.

The position offers exposure to general antenatal and intra-partum care, as well as comprehensive general gynaecology. The role also provides interested candidates with supervised scanning time at a local private ultrasound facility.

There are eight registrars and ten Consultant Obstetricians & Gynaecologists also working in the department.

All applications should include

• Up-to-date CV and completed Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty online application
• Three x referee reports (one of whom must be your most recent supervisor). Reports must be received by the above-stated closing date.  
• Please follow the link below to the referee form. Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty will not contact referees – it is the applicants' responsibility to provide references with their application.
• References should be attached to your application. If this is not possible before the closing date they can be emailed to medicalstaffing@bopdhb.govt.nz

Please click this link to download the reference checks

Unfortunately, incomplete applications cannot be considered.

Ngā uarātanga ō ā mātou mahi – Our Values

At Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty we recruit for our Manaakitanga CARE values. Why do we do this? Because values-based teams deliver better care.

Our manaakitanga CARE values (Compassion, All-one-team, Responsive and Excellence) support each of us to make a difference every day in the things we do and say. Therefore, it's important that when recruiting, we recruit new colleagues who live by our CARE values.

Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty are committed to improving Māori health outcomes and achieving health equity for Māori through Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations. It is essential you demonstrate an awareness of Māori indigenous rights and current issues in relation to health and health equity.

Due to this position having contact with children and Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty commitment to child protection, you will be subject to ‘safety checks' under the Children's Act at the time of hire and thereafter as per the relevant legislation.

It is desirable that new employees of Te Whatu Ora are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, which includes two doses of an approved vaccine. If you are unable to receive a COVID-19 vaccine for any reason, please indicate this in your application so we can discuss this with you further.

Email enquiries only to medicalstaffing@bopdhb.govt.nz or telephone on +64 7 579 8143.

All applications are to be made online.