Registrar/ Specialty Doctor - General Medicine - New Plymouth

Head Medical is seeking experienced General Medicine doctors at SAS / Registrar / Career Grade level to join a supportive and well-structured General Medicine service in Taranaki, New Zealand. This is an excellent opportunity for doctors with strong inpatient medicine experience who are looking to work in a forward-thinking hospital environment with excellent consultant support, broad clinical exposure, and a highly desirable lifestyle location. You will be part of a dynamic General Medicine team working across inpatient wards and the new Acute Assessment Unit (AAU), providing a varied and rewarding clinical workload with strong opportunities to develop confidence in acute medicine. Mix of inpatient General Medicine ward work and Acute Assessment Unit (AAU) exposure Participation in a weekday rotating AAU roster managing short-stay acute medical patients ( Broad exposure to acute admissions and undifferentiated medical presentations Outpatient and acute assessment clinic opportunities Strong consultant supervision with accessible senior support Multidisciplinary team approach with excellent nursing and allied health integration Structured, well-supported working environment focused on patient flow and safe care Strong teaching culture with MTD meetings, journal clubs and CME activity Salary in line with NZ MECA $152,694 - $222,476 NZD (commensurate with experience) The Role The General Medicine service supports a population of approximately 118,000 and is led by consultants with a wide range of subspecialty interests, providing strong clinical mentorship for middle-grade doctors. Care is delivered within a collaborative, team-based environment with close links to tertiary centres and a strong focus on safe, high-quality patient care. The service is grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, with a commitment to equitable and culturally safe healthcare delivery. Who we are looking for We are seeking experienced General Medicine doctors who are confident working in a busy acute hospital environment and ready to take the next step in a well-supported New Zealand service. Significant post‑graduate experience in General Medicine or Internal Medicine Experience in acute hospital settings (wards, admissions, acute take) Confidence managing undifferentiated medical patients with consultant support Strong communication and team‑based working skills Interest in teaching and clinical development Eligibility for MCNZ registration via the Competent Authority pathway This role is ideally suited to doctors working at SAS, Registrar or equivalent level seeking a long‑term relocation and balanced clinical lifestyle in New Zealand. The Location Taranaki is one of New Zealand’s most visually striking and lifestyle‑rich regions, offering an exceptional balance between professional opportunity and outdoor living. Centred around the iconic Mount Taranaki, the region is known for its dramatic landscapes, surf coastline, and strong community feel. World‑class surf breaks along the rugged west coast Skiing and surfing in the same day Walking and hiking trails around Mount Taranaki Vibrant café culture, arts scene and local festivals Excellent schools and family‑friendly communities A relaxed pace of life with strong regional connectivity Taranaki offers a lifestyle where professional fulfilment and personal wellbeing genuinely coexist. #J-18808-Ljbffr