Breast Surgeon

Join a respected and progressive surgical service in one of New Zealand's leading tertiary hospitals Deliver specialist breast care as part of a multidisciplinary and patient-focused team Enjoy an outstanding work-life balance in the South Island's largest city Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in theprinciples of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health systemthat serves all New Zealanders.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Breast Surgeonto join our General Surgery team at Christchurch Hospital.This is an exciting opportunity to provide specialist breastsurgical services across the Canterbury region, managing both benign andmalignant breast conditions within a well-established multidisciplinaryframework. You will work closely with radiologists, oncologists, pathologists,breast care nurses, and allied health teams to provide comprehensive,high-quality care across the patient journey.The role includes elective and acute surgicalresponsibilities, participation in multidisciplinary meetings, and contributionto service development, teaching, and quality improvement initiatives. You willbe part of a collaborative surgical department with strong support forinnovation, education, and research.

The General Surgery Department at Christchurch Hospitalprovides a broad range of acute and elective services and is recognised for delivering high-quality specialist surgical care across the South Island. Our Breast Service is a key component of the wider surgicaland cancer care pathway, offering coordinated multidisciplinary care and accessto modern diagnostic and treatment facilities.Located in Christchurch, Christchurch offers an enviablelifestyle with a vibrant city centre, excellent schools, and easy access toskiing, hiking, mountain biking, and coastal adventures.

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• Hold (or be eligible for) vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand in General Surgery
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• Have specialist expertise and a strong clinical interest in breast surgery
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• Demonstrate experience in the management of both benign and malignant breast disease
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• Be committed to multidisciplinary collaboration and patient-centred care
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• Have a passion for teaching, service improvement, and maintaining clinical excellence
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Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuringexcellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce thatis diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand andserve our communities.

We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific,disabled, and rainbow communities.