Employer: Health New Zealand – Te Whatu Ora
Specialty: Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Grading: Specialist / Consultant
Number of positions: 1
Job Hours: 0.9 FTE, fixed-term February 2026 - August 2026
Required qualifications: Vocationally registered in Obstetric & Gynaecology with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) FRANZCOG or equivalent to be able to register for vocational registration with the MCNZ Hold RANZCOG Fellowship with Advanced Training Modules (ATM) or equivalent international qualifications in areas such as antenatal care, Intrapartum care or gynaecology modules, that enhance our current team
- Hutt Hospital
- Women’s Health Service
- Part-time – 0.9 FTE, Fixed term from February 2026 – August 2026
- Salary: As per ASMS SECA
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
Join our dynamic and forward-thinking Women’s Health team at Hutt Hospital, where collaboration, compassion, and clinical excellence are at the forefront. A rewarding fixed-term opportunity has opened for a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist to take a role in shaping the care and wellbeing of women, babies, and whānau across our vibrant Hutt Valley community.
What you’ll do:
- Provide high-quality care across acute and non-acute obstetric and gynaecological services
- Work as a Generalist Obstetrician & Gynaecologist
- Although not mandatory, qualification or experience in leading antenatal service provision, including diabetes in pregnancy is desirable
- Guide junior medical staff and foster a culture of learning and excellence in the wider multi disciplinary team
- Take part in clinical governance and Birth Suite leadership initiatives
We’re seeking someone with a special interest in advanced antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care. Completion of a RANZCOG Advanced Training Module or equivalent international qualification is highly desirable.
About the Team/Service/Location
Located just 20 minutes from Wellington, our 260-bed hospital offers an exceptional professional environment with the added benefit of a great work-life balance.
We support over 1,800 births each year and provide strong regional services in Plastics, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, and Rheumatology. Our dedicated team includes 10 Specialist Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, working collaboratively in a supportive and dynamic setting. As an accredited RANZCOG ITP training site and a teaching hospital for University of Otago, Wellington medical students and Trainee Interns, we are committed to education, continuous improvement, and providing high-quality, safe care.
Join a team that values openness, collaboration, and a shared focus on excellence in women’s health.
Capital, Coast and Hutt Valley district is located centrally in Wellington and has over 6,000 full-time equivalent staff, making us one of the major employers in the Wellington region. We operate three hospitals – Wellington Regional Hospital in Newtown, Hutt Valley Hospital and Kenepuru Hospital in Porirua – as well as the Kāpiti Health Centre at Paraparaumu.
About you
- Vocationally registered in Obstetric & Gynaecology with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ)
- FRANZCOG or equivalent to be able to register for vocational registration with the MCNZ
- Hold RANZCOG Fellowship with Advanced Training Modules (ATM) or equivalent international qualifications in areas such as antenatal care, Intrapartum care or gynaecology modules, that enhance our current team
- Must participate on the oncall roster
- Work in collaboration with multidisciplinary team
- Able to provide consistently high standards of medical care
- Relevant experience and training
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 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.
How to apply
To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’
If you have any questions about the role, please email sandra.tam@ccdhb.org.nz
We are accepting recruitment agency’s applicants.
We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website
To apply for this job please visit jobs.tewhatuora.govt.nz.
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Vacancy contact details
Name: Sandra Tam
Email: sandra.tam@ccdhb.org.nz
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