Orthopaedic Surgeon, Orthopaedics

• Orthopaedic Consultant, Counties Manukau Middlemore Hospital, Permanent, Full Time
• Gain valuable experience in a collegial and supportive working environment

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

We are currently seeking Orthopaedic Surgeons to join our close-knit team at Middlemore Hospital and Manukau Health Park. In the role you will deliver high quality orthopaedic care to the people of Counties Manukau, including providing planned care and managing acute and on call commitments.

We welcome interest from Orthopaedic Consultants with experience in hip and/or knee arthroplasty. Middlemore Hospital is home to one of the largest emergency departments in the southern hemisphere so a keen interest in trauma would also be beneficial.

About the Team/Service/ Location

The Orthopaedic Service at Counties Manukau offers secondary paediatric and adult elective and acute services, while also providing tertiary level care in the areas of acute spinal cord impairment, pelvic trauma, and the mangled limb service in partnership with the Plastic Surgery department. It is a recognised training facility for medical staff providing a wide range of orthopaedic subspecialties. You will be based across two sites with most acute work taking place at Middlemore Hospital, while elective surgeries and outpatient clinics are primarily at the Manukau Health Park site.

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About you

The successful candidate would need to have a keen interest in trauma as well as hip and knee arthroplasty to meet the department’s current needs.

• Be eligible for an Annual Practicing Certificate with a vocational scope of Orthopaedic Surgery with the Medical Council of New Zealand.
• Have Fellowship with the Royal Australasian College of surgeons or equivalent.
• Be aligned with the values of Counties Manukau. 

To view the Job Description, please click here.

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.

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 03/08/2025 If you have any questions about the role, please contact Barbs @barbara.ridgway@middlemore.co.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.