Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora, Nelson Marlborough seeks an experienced Gastroenterologist or dual trained Physician-Gastroenterologist to cover sabbatical leave for 6 months. Fixed term full time 1.0 FTE (80 hours fortnightly) A motivated and collegial team of skilled medical professionals Live and work in one of New Zealand's most beautiful regions. The region is renowned for its breath-taking natural landscapes, with stunning geography capturing everything from unbelievably long golden beaches to rugged mountains and untouched forests. Nelson offers endless opportunities for mountain biking, walking/hiking, water sports, and skiing. It is also well known for its café culture, wineries, art, crafts, and relaxed lifestyle. Health New Zealand, Nelson Marlborough has approximately 3000 employees, providing health services in the Nelson, Tasman, and Marlborough regions, serving almost 150,000 people. Facilities at Nelson Marlborough include four hospitals (Nelson, Wairau, Alexander, and Murchison Hospitals), a district wide public health service, and four community health centres located in Richmond, Marlborough, Motueka, and Golden Bay. Our vision is for all people to live well, get well, and stay well, and our mission is to work with the people of our community to promote, encourage, and enable their health, well-being, and independence. Benefits of this position: The salary for this position is based on the current Senior Medical and Dental Officer collective agreement dependent on skills, experience, and vocational registration in NZ. Receive a generous annual allowance to cover your continued medical education expenses (including associated travel and accommodation costs) as well as paid time off to attend events including international conferences. Have access to an employer matched Superannuation contribution of up to 6% of annual earnings. About this position: The successful applicant will: Work with a supportive multidisciplinary team. Deliver quality services to improve the health of the population in Nelson. Participate in the general medicine acute roster. Teach and develop our growing junior medical workforce. Actively contribute to the critical design of our newly approved 225 clinical services block. Have an opportunity to achieve work/life balance and enjoy one of New Zealand's most sought-after regions. Who is an appropriate applicant? The ideal applicant will: Be able to work independently as a consultant in a provincial hospital. Have a background in General Medicine (preferred) as this will allow you to contribute to our acute roster and run outpatient clinics in gastroenterology and endoscopy. Have specialist accreditation in gastroenterology recognised by the NZ Gastroenterology Society. Hold Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians or equivalent. Be eligible for an Annual Practising Certificate and vocational scope of Internal Medicine / Rural Hospital Medicine with the Medical Council of New Zealand. Work with others to promote a cohesive team culture of collaborative practice, openness, humour, and respect across disciplines. Demonstrate commitment to continuing medical education and professional development. Should this be the type of environment in which you will thrive, we would like to hear from you! How do I apply? For general enquiries please contact our recruitment team at For role specific information please contact Dr. Pamela Hale - Clinical Director, General Medicine at or Rosey Wilson - Service Manager Medical at To apply please follow the link to complete our online application form. Applications via email will not be considered. Whilst it is no longer mandatory, for the health and safety of staff and patients, employees in this role are expected to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 (primary course plus booster). Applications close: Open until filled. Health New Zealand, Nelson Marlborough strongly endorses Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We believe that to achieve equity in health outcomes for Maori we need a workforce reflective of the population it serves. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who identify as Maori and we recruit for cultural competence. He waka eke noa. We are all in this together. #J-18808-Ljbffr