Consultant- Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Waikato

Waikato Hospital 

• Permanent Full Time
• Be part of a high performing Women’s and Children’s Health whanau
• Supportive multi-disciplinary team environment

About the Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic candidate to join our dedicated team in Women’s and Children’s Health. A commitment to patient centred care and multi-disciplinary teamwork is essential. Applicants must be both flexible in their approach and be willing to contribute positively to the service with particular focus on elective services. The applicant must be eligible for medical registration in New Zealand.

Key responsibilities of the role:

• Ward rounds and ward work
• Outpatient clinics
• Pre-theatre assessments and operation lists
• On-call duties
• Multi-disciplinary meetings, case conferences and reviews

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About the Service

At Te Whatu Ora Waikato, we are on an ambitious and inspiring journey to become Aotearoa New Zealand’s leading Women’s and Children’s Health Service. As a Senior Medical Officer, you will play a pivotal role in continuing to shape a high‑performing service that delivers exceptional care to our wahine, pēpi, tamariki and whānau. Every day offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference while continuing to grow your own clinical expertise. We are proud to offer a role that balances a deeply rewarding career with the lifestyle you’ve always envisioned.

What We Stand For:

• Delivering high‑quality, equitable obstetrics and gynaecology services across Te Whatu Ora Waikato District facilities.
• Fostering a collegial, supportive learning environment for Registrars and Senior House Officers.
• Implementing an annual clinical audit plan to demonstrate continuous improvement and strong patient outcomes.
• Monitoring progress through key quality and performance indicators and taking proactive action where needed.
• Listening to patient voices through national inpatient surveys, complaints, feedback cards and compliments, and responding constructively to areas for improvement.
• Supporting and advancing strategic quality objectives within your area of responsibility.

About You

To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

• Vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand in the Obstetrics and Gynaecology scope of practice.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong collaborative relationships within a fast‑paced, high‑pressure clinical environment, supporting effective change management and service improvement.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to negotiate, resolve conflict, and positively influence and motivate colleagues across multidisciplinary teams.

About Waikato

Located in the heart of the mighty Waikato, Te Whatu Ora, Waikato operates over a number of sites, Hamilton City our main campus and smaller community-based hospitals across our region.  Hamilton City has easy access to beaches and mountains, so if your interests range from a host of water sports, mountain biking to vineyard lunches, the area has something for you right on your doorstep.  To discover more about our stunning area, please click here.

As part of our Health New Zealand family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.

We offer flexible and agile working opportunities alongside your HNZ benefits of generous annual leave entitlement and access to staff discount schemes.

We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

How to Apply

Please apply online as applications are unable to be accepted via email. If you have any questions about the role please contact Operations Coordinator - Women's and Children's Health - rachel.posselt@waikatodhb.health.nz

If you have any questions about the role, and for comprehensive information and support with the MCNZ registration and relocation process, please contact Rachel Spencer, Senior Recruitment Advisor- Rachel.Spencer@tewhatuora.govt.nz

Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and this position is open until filled.

Nau mai haere mai - Come join our team!