Emergency Medicine Specialist - Rural Hospital

Lakes Region is seeking an Emergency Medicine Specialist to join the team at Taupō Hospital, a rural facility serving a diverse and growing population in the heart of the North Island. This role offers broad clinical scope, with responsibility for acute presentations, stabilisation, and transfer to tertiary centres when required. You’ll work within a small, supportive team committed to delivering high-quality care with access to modern facilities and collegial networks.

Living in Taupō offers an exceptional lifestyle—nestled beside Australasia’s largest freshwater lake and surrounded by volcanic landscapes, native forests, and geothermal wonders. The region is renowned for outdoor pursuits including mountain biking, skiing, hiking, and fishing, all within minutes of home. Taupō’s welcoming community, short commutes, and relaxed pace make it an ideal setting for professionals seeking balance, adventure, and connection.

 

Qualifications and Experience:

Proven experience and expertise in Emergency Medicine or Rural Medicine.

Subspecialty interests will be considered.

Hold post graduate specialist qualifications and registration in Emergency Medicine.

Be eligible for an Annual Practicing Certificate and vocational scope of Emergency Medicine with the Medical Council of New Zealand.

Commitment to ongoing professional development and continuing medical education.

 

Working in New Zealand

Health New Zealand has a Collective Employment Agreement in place across all their Districts offering:

Annual leave: 6 weeks

CME Allowance and Leave - $16,000/2 weeks

$185,000 - $268,000 Base salary + allowances for job size, on call and availability.

Reimbursement of APC, college membership, and indemnity insurance.

Access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources.

Assistance with relocation.

 

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