Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist - Fixed Term

Waikato Hospital – Fixed Term, Part Time to May 2027 (up to 0.9FTE)

We are seeking an enthusiastic consultant to join our dedicated team in Women’s and Children’s Health to cover a sabbatical leave. A commitment to patient‑centred care and multi‑disciplinary teamwork is essential. Applicants must be flexible and willing to contribute positively to the service with particular focus on elective services. The applicant must be eligible for medical registration in New Zealand.

• Ward rounds and ward work
• Outpatient clinics
• Pre‑theatre assessments and operation lists
• On‑call duties
• Multi‑disciplinary meetings, case conferences and reviews

At Te Whatu Ora Waikato, we are on an ambitious and inspiring journey to become Aotearoa NewZealand’s leading Women’s and Children’s Health Service. As a Senior Medical Officer, you will play a pivotal role in continuing to shape a high‑performing service that delivers exceptional care to our wahine, pēpi, tamariki and whānau.

• Delivering high‑quality, equitable obstetrics and gynaecology services across Te Whatu Ora Waikato district facilities.
• Fostering a collegial, supportive learning environment for Registrars and Senior House Officers.
• Implementing an annual clinical audit plan to demonstrate continuous improvement and strong patient outcomes.
• Monitoring progress through key quality and performance indicators and taking proactive action where needed.
• Listening to patient voices through national inpatient surveys, complaints, feedback cards and compliments, and responding constructively to areas for improvement.
• Supporting and advancing strategic quality objectives within your area of responsibility.

• Vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand in the Obstetrics and Gynaecology scope of practice.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong collaborative relationships within a fast‑paced, high‑pressure clinical environment, supporting effective change management and service improvement.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to negotiate, resolve conflict, and positively influence and motivate colleagues across multidisciplinary teams.

Flexible and agile working opportunities, generous annual leave entitlement, access to staff discount schemes, and a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Operations Coordinator – Women's and Children’s Health – [email protected]

Rachel Spencer, Senior Recruitment Advisor – [email protected]