• Southland Hospital, New Zealand
• Two permanent roles available
• Base salary from ASMS 2024 (NZD 185,380 – 267,980)
• Live well. Work well. Make a real difference.

Are you a passionate and skilled Consultant Urologist looking for a role that offers both professional fulfilment and an exceptional lifestyle? Southland Hospital invites you to join a committed, collegial urology and general surgery team delivering high-quality care to a diverse regional population – while enjoying one of New Zealand’s most unique and rewarding environments.

Why Southland Hospital?

Southland Hospital is a modern, well-equipped regional base hospital providing a wide range of secondary services to the lower South Island. You’ll be part of a supportive multidisciplinary team in surgical services where your expertise is valued, your voice is heard, and your contribution truly matters.

• Broad and rewarding scope of practice: A mix of elective and acute urology with genuine clinical autonomy
• Collegial, supportive culture: Work alongside dedicated surgeons, physicians, and allied health professionals
• Opportunity to shape the service: Play a key role in developing and strengthening a sustainable regional urology service
• Modern facilities: Well-equipped operating theatres and access to contemporary diagnostic and treatment modalities with a focus on improving to match state-of-the-art equipment in other hospitals offering urology services
• Protected time: Balance clinical work with quality improvement, teaching, and service development

This is a role where you can have real impact – not just on patients, but on the future of urology services in the region.

Why Southland?

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

• Affordable living: Enjoy a high standard of living with significantly lower housing costs
• Outdoor paradise: World-class hunting, fishing, tramping, skiing, and surfing at your doorstep
• Natural wonder: Explore Fiordland, Stewart Island, Queenstown and the Catlins on your days off
• Family-friendly communities: Safe, welcoming, and supportive environment to raise a family
• No commute: Spend less time in traffic and more time doing what you love

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

What we are looking for:

• Vocationally registered (or eligible) in Urology with the Medical Council of New Zealand
• Commitment to high-quality, patient-centred care
• Interest in service development and regional healthcare delivery
• Strong team player with excellent communication skills

What we offer:

• Competitive remuneration and relocation support
• Generous CME and professional development opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements
• A genuinely balanced lifestyle

Make the move

This is more than a job – it’s a chance to build a career with purpose, in a place where your work is valued and your life outside work can truly flourish.

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 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 an equity-focused health organisation, with a commitment to provide equitable access and outcomes for Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disabled 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 apple please click ‘apply now’. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 11.59pm on Friday, 27 March 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:

• 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.