• Join our growing team in Nelson Hospital where your expertise makes a difference
• Permanent, full-time role (1.0 FTE, 80 hours a fortnight)
• 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

Nelson Hospital is seeking a dedicated and experienced Gastroenterologist to join our dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to provide high-quality and patient-centred care across a range of gastroenterology conditions.

Your responsibilities will include:

• managing both inpatient and outpatient services
• supporting general medical colleagues
• conducting gastroenterology clinics
• performing diagnostic and endoscopic procedures.

A strong interest in service development and continued improvement is highly valued.

You’ll be part of a collegial and supportive team of experienced physicians with diverse subspecialty interests. Our team works closely with nursing staff, allied health professionals, and primary care providers to ensure an integrated approach to patient care.

About the Team/Service/Location

Our Department of Medicine comprises 16 specialist physicians with a diverse range of sub-specialties, including:

• cardiology
• endocrinology
• gastroenterology
• haematology
• nephrology
• oncology
• respiratory.

The team prides itself on collaboration, mentorship, and providing expert care across Nelson Marlborough region. You will be joining a highly collegial environment where shared decision-making and professional development are encouraged.

The Gastroenterology service at Nelson Hospital offers a comprehensive spectrum of care, including outpatient and inpatient consultations, endoscopic procedures, and multidisciplinary care planning. The service is supported by dedicated nursing staff. Nelson Hospital provides care for a diverse population across the Nelson Marlborough region, with opportunities for involvement in both acute and elective gastroenterology services.

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About you:

• Hold Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians or equivalent
• Specialist accreditation in gastroenterology (NZ Gastroenterology Society-recognised)
• Hold or be eligible for an Annual Practising Certificate and vocational scope of Internal Medicine with the Medical Council of New Zealand
• Trained in General Internal Medicine (preferred)
• Ability to work independently in a provincial hospital setting

Collegiality and collaboration across all disciplines are keys to provide successful services to our patients and community. Should this be the type of environment in which you will thrive, we would like to hear from you!

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. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Rosey Wilson, Service Manager Medical Services rosey.wilson@nmdhb.govt.nz or Rob Handley, Acting HOD General Medicine rob.handley@nmdhb.govt.nz

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.

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