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Posted 16 July, 2026

General Medicine Physician

Taranaki District Health Board
New Plymouth, TKI, NZ Full Time
Reference: 94fd31adc9f3374a

Job Description

Department of Medicine Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders. About the Role We are seeking a dedicated General Medicine Physician to join our service, working primarily on the general medical ward with participation in a rotating weekday roster within the Acute Assessment Unit (AAU). This role provides a balanced mix of inpatient ward-based care and acute medical assessment, offering exposure to a wide range of clinical presentations. The role will also include outpatient or acute assessment clinics. The successful candidate will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care, while contributing to the efficient assessment, management and flow of patients through the AAU. The AAU is a new facility located in the soon-to-be-opened east wing of the building. You will be working alongside a team of committed professionals delivering comprehensive medical services to our diverse community. The AAU focuses on the assessment and treatment of medical patients with an expected hospital stay of less than 36 hours. About the Team/Service/Location A supportive, collegial team environment with strong links to tertiary centres Competitive salary and benefits in line with the NZ MECA Relocation assistance and immigration support Opportunities for ongoing professional development and teaching A balanced lifestyle in one of New Zealand's most beautiful regions About you Vocationally registered (or eligible for registration) with the Medical Council of New Zealand Fellowship with RACP or equivalent Excellent communication and teamwork skills Commitment to holistic and equitable patient care Working at Health New Zealand Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. Job details Job Reference: TAR06438 Location: North Island - Taranaki - New Plymouth Job type: Permanent Full time Expertise: Clinical - Senior Medical Officers, Medical Officers and Fellows - General Medicine #J-18808-Ljbffr

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