Senior Medical Officer – Gastroenterologist

• Waikato Hospital
• Permanent, 0.6-1.0 FTE (30 hours +/- per week)
• Join a leading team delivering advanced, patient-focused gastroenterology care

We are looking for a Specialist Gastroenterologist to join our highly skilled, multidisciplinary team at Waikato Hospital – the largest gastroenterology service in the Central North Island, offering advanced procedures, specialist clinics, and opportunities for research and teaching.

About the role

In this role, you’ll be an integral part of our departments daily operations, contributing to clinics, endoscopy, and ward duties, along with participating in the on-call roster.

Beyond the clinical work, there’s a real opportunity to shape the future through teaching, ongoing medical education, and quality improvement initiatives.

We are particularly keen to hear from those with a subspecialty interest in inflammatory bowel disease, as we continue to respond to the growing needs of this community. Equally, expertise in general gastroenterology and hepatology would be highly valued.

Our focus is to continuously evolve our services to better meet the needs of our patients. That’s why we are looking for someone who brings not only clinical skill, but also a strong commitment to patient-centred care, service development, and collaborative teamwork.

The salary for this position will be based on experience and in line with the ASMS SECA agreement. Additional benefits include KiwiSaver contributions (if eligible), shift allowances, professional development and wellness support.

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About the Team/Service

Our team consists of eight permanent Gastroenterologists, Specialists Nurses in hepatology and inflammatory bowel disease and a Nurse Endoscopist. We have two advanced trainees and one fellow as part of the national training scheme.

We offer comprehensive Gastroenterology services at Waikato, including:

• acute inpatient service for hepatology and IBD patients
• acute endoscopy service
• specialist hepatology and IBD clinics (including fibroscan and intestinal ultrasound)
• general gastroenterology clinics
• clinical trial unit and opportunities for investigator led research
• contributions to medical student, physician and gastroenterology training pathways.

We are the largest service in the Central North Island and provide support and tertiary services for surrounding hospitals.

About Waikato

Located in the heart of the mighty Waikato, Health New Zealand – Te Whatu Ora, Waikato operates over a number of sites, Hamilton City our main campus and smaller community-based hospitals across our region. Hamilton City has easy access to beaches and mountains, so if your interests range from a host of water sports, mountain biking to vineyard lunches, the area has something for you right on your doorstep. To discover more about our stunning area, please click here.

• As part of our Health New Zealand Waikato family, you will benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression
• We offer flexible and agile working opportunities alongside our Health New Zealand, Waikato benefits and staff discount schemes
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce

About you

Required skills and experience you will need to be considered for this role includes the following:

• Possess specific clinical skills in endoscopic procedures essential
• Registered with the New Zealand Medical Council (or have qualification that are immediately registerable) and have appropriate postgraduate qualifications

Working at Health New Zealand

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.

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 online’. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 11.59 pm on Thursday, 18 September 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Dr James Fulforth james.fulforth@waikatodhb.health.nz or Rachel Spencer rachel.spencer@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.