Consultant or Medical Officer, Hāwera Hospital, South Taranaki Rural Health

The Hawera Hospital rural hospital medicine and emergency department offers a unique and rewarding opportunity for Generalist doctors in a close-knit, supportive environment. The role encourages collaboration, learning, innovation and mentorship of medical students and registrars while fostering a genuine commitment to community health.

About the Role

We are seeking rural, community‑mindful doctors to join Te Whatu Ora Taranaki’s vision of a fit‑for‑purpose integrated primary and secondary health service at the established Hāwera Hospital. The position is open for both permanent and short‑term senior or junior posts within the Rural Hospital Medicine or Emergency Medicine scope of practice. Practitioners will diagnose and treat patients in a primary or secondary care high‑acuity setting, with opportunities to follow patients admitted to the inpatient ward. The role is suited to experienced clinicians and early career consultants who wish to contribute to the next ...