Consultant Rural Hospital Medicine / Emergency Medicine Specialist

Hawera, Taranaki
Join Te Whatu Ora Taranaki's Rural Hospital and Emergency Medicine team at Hawera Hospital, providing comprehensive emergency and inpatient care to the South Taranaki community.

Work across a busy rural ED and inpatient service, managing a broad and varied caseload that includes acute presentations, trauma, medical admissions, and rural generalist medicine.

Supported by an experienced multidisciplinary team, on-site diagnostics, and specialist retrieval pathways to Taranaki Base Hospital and tertiary services when required.

Hawera offers an affordable lifestyle in the heart of South Taranaki, with black-sand surf beaches, the stunning backdrop of Mt Taranaki, and easy access to hiking, fishing, cycling, and a welcoming rural community.

Base salary range: NZ$198,386 – NZ$282,645 (0.7 FTE, on call and job size on top)

• 6 weeks annual leave
• Generous CME leave and funding (currently up to NZ$18,000 per annum under the collective agreement)
• Relocation assistance: flights, accommodation, vehicle, freight
• Professional indemnity support arrangements (varies by employer)

Our support includes:

• Guidance on Medical Council registration pathways and what they mean for your future career options.
• Access to opportunities across New Zealand, tailored to your career and lifestyle goals.
• Expert immigration advice and visa support for you and your family.

The NZDr Difference

Many recruiters focus on filling vacancies.

NZDr focuses on helping doctors make informed decisions about their career, family, and future. We believe in honest guidance rather than sales pressure and long-term success rather than quick placements. Our aim is not simply to get you to New Zealand, but to help ensure it's somewhere you want to stay and thrive.

Because moving countries is a major life decision. You deserve a partner who understands the whole journey, not just the job.

We recruit across a broad range of specialties and subspecialties, including:

• Psychiatry
• General Surgery and surgical subspecialties
• General Medicine and medical subspecialties
• Radiology
• Emergency Medicine, Rural Hospital Medicine, and General Practice / Family Medicine

Email nz@nzdr.nz or WhatsApp +64 22 045 0033 to speak with one of our specialist recruiters and immigration advisors. We'd love to help you explore your options in New Zealand.