Posted 16 July, 2026
General Medicine Doctor - Rotorua
Head Medical
Rotorua, BOP, NZ
Full Time
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Job Description
Broaden your clinical skills across regional hospitals while enjoying an unparalleled lifestyle! Head Medical is seeking post-foundation doctors for General Medicine opportunities based in Taupō Hospitals in the stunning Lakes region of New Zealand. You will join a supportive team and enjoy exploring one of New Zealand’s most stunning regions – from geothermal wonders to lakes, mountains, and forests. Gain exposure to a broad caseload across both hospitals, developing procedural and clinical skills Work with a supportive multidisciplinary team, including Consultants, Senior Registrars, Junior Registrars, and nursing staff Enjoy the Rotorua & Taupō lifestyle – outdoor adventure, lakes, hiking, mountain biking, and cultural experiences Salary $ 106,672 – $133,842 NZD (depending on experience) 12 Month Contract The Role Lakes District Health Board covers both Rotorua and Taupō in New Zealand’s central North Island. The service supports a population of approximately 110,000 across a mix of urban, rural and tourist communities, with care delivered through Rotorua Hospital (a 400+ bed secondary hospital) and Taupō Hospital. The General Medicine Department provides acute inpatient and outpatient services with a broad and varied case mix. You will work within a supportive multidisciplinary team, gaining strong clinical exposure in general internal medicine and working closely with senior clinicians in a well-supported regional centre with links to tertiary services in Hamilton. The Location This region offers a unique combination of adventure and culture: Adventure sports: mountain biking, hiking, ziplining, rafting, triathlons Leisure activities: lakeside fishing, sailing, swimming, walking, boutique cafés, and restaurants Cultural richness: vibrant Māori culture and geothermal wonders at your doorstep Convenient travel: daily domestic flights to Auckland, and easy access to other parts of the North Island Work-life balance is key – live in a beautiful, vibrant region while gaining world-class clinical experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr