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Posted 01 August, 2026

Consultant Emergency Medicine Physician

Taranaki District Health Board
Wellington, WGN, NZ Full Time
Reference: 03e75b8d128a90e2

Job Description

Fixed-term 12-months, Full-time, 1.0 FTE Why work anywhere else! About the Role Our awesome team of Emergency Medicine Physicians in ED at the Hawkes Bay Fallen Soldiers Memorial Hospital, are looking for a just as awesome ED Physician, to cover a 12-months period. About the Team/Service/ Location Our Emergency Medicine Physicians have high clinical profiles within the department and are committed to the delivery of high-quality medical care. There are opportunities to be involved in hospital wide initiative to improve emergency care and the patient experience. The Department offers the opportunity for a wide range of clinical interests and support for research and governance. We have ACEM accreditation for 24 months of training in Emergency Medicine. The department has a strong commitment to the teaching of both trainees and final year medical students from the University of Otago. Our patient mix is diverse and a majority of patients are of high acuity and frequently have late presentations. The department receives around 100 major trauma ISS >12 presentations per year. We have active ED ultrasound and we have ready access to a comprehensive diagnostic radiology service, including CT, MRI, Angiography and Nuclear Medicine. Hawkes Bay offers excellent work-life balance, sun, beaches, exceptional outdoor adventures, great schools, mountains and skiing close by, wonderful food and stunning wineries, vibrant cities and plenty more to boast about. For more information on living and working in Hawkes Bay click HERE About you Applicants must be registered or eligible for registration, with the New Zealand Medical Council as an Emergency Medicine Physician. 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. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Natasha McKay, Head of Department, Emergency, via email on [email protected] . We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert. Job details Job Reference: Job Reference: HAW10014 Location: North Island - Hawkes Bay - Hastings Job type: Job type: Contract/Temp Full time Expertise: Clinical - Senior Medical Officers, Medical Officers and Fellows - Emergency Medicine #J-18808-Ljbffr

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