• Southland Hospital, Invercargill
• Permanent, fixed-term, or locum, full-time role (1.0 FTE)
• Salary band: $185,380 – $267,980 per annum pro-rata

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 have a fantastic opportunity for a Consultant Gastroenterologist to be based at Southland Hospital, Invercargill. As an introduction, Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora – Southern offers a comprehensive range of gastroenterology services in both of our main hospitals located in Invercargill and Dunedin, as well as outpatient clinics in other areas of the district.

In this role, you will participate in a 1:4 on-call roster and provide a full range of gastroenterology services alongside an enthusiastic group of colleagues. Planning is currently underway to redevelop facilities and expand the department, so there will be opportunities to contribute to this development. There are also opportunities for laboratory and clinical-based research, and scope for collaboration with like-minded researchers.

About you

You will:

• have enthusiasm for teaching
• be a team player with a commitment to improving and developing the quality of service delivery
• possess FRACP or an equivalent qualification. Trainees within a few months of completing FRACP training are welcome to express an interest
• have ERCP experience (desirable but not essential).

We would consider candidates who are close to completing their specialist training and are eligible for vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand.

Why Southland?

Southland offers a lifestyle that is increasingly rare: space, community, and connection to nature – without sacrificing professional opportunity.

Southland offers:

• a high standard of living with significantly lower housing costs
• an outdoor paradise: world-class hunting, fishing, tramping, skiing, and surfing at your doorstep
• the opportunity to explore Fiordland, Stewart Island, Queenstown, and the Catlins on your days off
• safe, welcoming, and family-friendly communities with a supportive environment for raising a family
• no commute: spend less time in traffic and more time doing what you love.

Whether you’re seeking adventure, tranquillity, or a better work-life balance, Southland delivers.

About Working at 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 Aotearoa/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 applications from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disabilities. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are a 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 ($185,380) and Step 15 ($267,980 per annum pro-rata).

How to apply

To apply please click ‘apply now’. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 11.59pm on Wednesday, 6 May 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Agatha Chen, Recruitment Advisor – Senior Medical Officers agatha.chen@tewhatuora.govt.nz

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

Pre-employment checks

In the interests of protecting our people and our patients, all appointments will be subject to the following:

• An occupational health assessment
• Police vetting/Ministry of Justice safety checks
• Serious misconduct checks (previous Public Service departments and statutory Crown entities only)

We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website.