Seeking a consultant general surgeon for a full time position with a premier general hospital on the east coast of New Zealand's North Island. Hospital is a secondary level, 400-bed accredited public facility providing acute and elective care for a region of over 180,,000 people. It offers a full range of surgical, medical, oncology and radiological services with an 11-bed combined Intensive Care Unit/High Dependency Unit staffed by dedicated Intensivists, an Anaesthetic department capable of handling all major cases, and Interventional Radiology support. Other surgical specialties on site include: Vascular Surgery, ENT, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, Urology, Maxillo-Facial and Obstetrics/Gynaecology. Paediatric Surgery has visiting clinics and lists. Neurosurgery and Plastic Surgery visit for clinics, but provide surgical support and acute cover from the capital. There are eight operating theatres with recent renovations completed in 2024 to the Perioperative Unit. There is a separate endoscopy services building with two endoscopy rooms. Position Highlights Join a team of 10 general surgeons with 1 vascular surgeon, 12 registrars and a team of house officers 40 hour week plus on call rota 1 in 10 varied and challenging work desirable experience includes upper and lower GI endoscopy, trauma surgery or breast surgery. relocation package for international physicians participate in junior doctor training private practice opportunities Requirements FRACS or equivalent qualification accepted by the Medical Council of New Zealand Eligibility for vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand Benefits Competitive salary in accordance with ASMS MECA or IEA Additional allowances for on-call duties 6% employer contribution to pension scheme 6 weeks annual leave and 10 days study leave with $16,000 annual allowance Comprehensive relocation package and visa sponsorship for eligible candidates Opportunities to develop subspecialist interests Hastings Hawkes Bay Located on New Zealand's North Island East Coast, Hastings is the twin city of Napier and sits 18km inland. Some features include: major agricultural, food and wine producing region 4 hours from Wellington city centre has evolving enclave of open spaces to chill out alongside a growing number of restaurants, cafes and bars. good selection of public and private day and boarding schools How to Apply If you are interested in this job and have the skills and experience to excel in this role, please submit your CV and cover letter We can assist with applications for registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand.