Senior Medical Officer, Plastic Reconstructive & Hand Surgery - National Burn Centre

Consultant Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon – Sub‑specialty Interest: Congenital, Peripheral Nerve, General Hand & Reconstructive Microsurgery.

Health NewZealand | TeWhatuOra CountiesManukau is seeking expressions of interest from exceptional Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons with advanced fellowship training and a sub‑specialty interest in the areas above.

We have permanent consultant positions commencing in 2028 within the Auckland Regional Plastic and Hand Reconstruction Centre, one of Australasia’s largest and most respected Plastic Surgery services. Working alongside a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, you will manage a diverse and complex caseload while contributing to the continued development of specialist services across the Auckland region. This role is ideally suited to surgeons who are collaborative, academically motivated, and committed to delivering equitable, patient‑centred care in a culturally diverse community.

Your primary clinical base will be at CountiesManukau, with opportunities to work across other regional hospitals as required. The position includes participation in the regional on‑call roster, providing comprehensive Plastic Surgery services, including acute hand trauma.

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• A qualification in Plastic Surgery equivalent to Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS)Plastic Surgery.
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• Eligibility for vocational registration with the Medical Council of NewZealand as a Specialist Plastic Surgeon.
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• Advanced fellowship training in one or more of the advertised sub‑specialty areas.
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• At least one recognised international fellowship.
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• A strong commitment to multidisciplinary teamwork, teaching, and high‑quality patient care.
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• Preference will be given to NewZealand‑trained Plastic Surgery Fellows.
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• Permanent consultant appointments commencing in 2028.
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• Practice within one of Australasia’s largest Plastic Surgery departments.
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• Exposure to a broad spectrum of complex reconstructive and microsurgical cases.
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• Competitive remuneration and employment conditions in accordance with the NewZealand Association of Salaried Medical Specialists (ASMS) Collective Agreement.
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• Dedicated immigration advisors to support your visa pathway (where applicable).
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• Personalised assistance from Barbara Ridgway with Medical Council of NewZealand registration and obtaining your Annual Practising Certificate.
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Please submit:

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• A current CurriculumVitae (CV).
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• A cover letter outlining your experience and interest in the position.
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All applications must be completed online. Please click now to apply. For further information, please contact our Talent SMO Recruiter Barbs at [email protected].

At CountiesManukau Health, people and their lives matter to us. We are a values‑based and inclusive organisation committed to delivering the best health outcomes for our community. To help us achieve this, we need a workforce that reflects the population we serve. We strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds who share our values and have a passion to work in our community, and would greatly value seeing applicants from our Māori and Pacific communities. We are also committed to our Disability Strategy, which focuses on people with disabilities; they are our patients, whānau, community and our staff – all carefully considered in our action plan. Together we will improve the accessibility needs for everyone who has a disability. Our values are ValuingEveryone – Whakawhanaungatanga, KindManaakitanga, TogetherKotahitanga, ExcellentRangatiratanga. If these are your values too, then join us today.