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Posted 06 August, 2026

General Surgery Consultant Opportunity in Whakatane, Bay of Plenty

Head Medical
Wellington, WGN, NZ Full Time
Reference: 7f518027ee3b1662

Job Description

General Surgery Consultant Opportunity in Whakatane, Bay of Plenty An opportunity exists for a full time Specialist General Surgeon to join the General Surgery team at Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty. This position is based at Whakatāne, with a commitment to supporting services across the Bay of Plenty. Whakatāne provides comprehensive acute and planned (elective) surgical services to the Bay of Plenty population. You will work within a team of four General Surgeons, supported by a Surgical MOSS and two Surgical Registrars, including a SET Registrar, in a collegial and well-supported regional service. About You We are looking for a specialist who would like an opportunity to work with the team, as a generalist and within their subspecialty, while also providing acute and planned care services, teaching, mentoring junior teams, as well as undertaking administrative responsibilities. A special interest in breast and thyroid surgery is desirable as is competency in endoscopy. This position includes participating equally in the after-hours roster. The Bay of Plenty is one of New Zealand`s most beautiful regions, with stunning beaches, friendly communities and is a location with one of the highest amounts of sunshine hours in the country. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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