Emergency Medicine Specialist

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

Are you ready for a role that blends professional challenge with an incredible lifestyle?
We are seeking Emergency Medicine Specialists (FACEM or equivalent) to join our team at Gisborne Hospital. Permanent full-time and part-time positions are available.

🌊 Want to make a real difference in Emergency Medicine somewhere quintessentially Kiwi?
☀️ Is work-life balance important to you?
It’s about time! Nau mai, haere mai ki te Tairāwhiti.

Tairāwhiti is one of the most beautiful, sunny regions of Aotearoa New Zealand. Home to just under 50,000 people (around 80% in Tūranga-nui-a-Kiwa, Gisborne), the region is unique, culturally rich, and proudly home to a high Māori population (55%). While the rugged geography provides endless opportunities for surfing, cycling, camping and adventure, it also brings challenges and opportunities in delivering healthcare across a wide region.

He aha te mea nui o te ao? Māku e kī atu, he tangata, he tangata, he tangata.
What is the most important thing in this world? It is people, it is people, it is people.

We believe in this whakataukī. It underpins our care for the people of Tairāwhiti every day. Here, you’ll not only bring your Emergency Medicine expertise, but also make a tangible contribution to addressing healthcare inequities. You will have opportunities to deepen your knowledge of Te Reo and Te Ao Māori and to play a key role in helping us become more responsive to the needs of tangata whenua.

As the hospital expands, further opportunities are anticipated in leadership, aeromedical retrieval, medical education, and EM outreach. The Emergency Department is provisionally accredited for ACEM training, with our first ACEM trainees commencing in January. We are also accredited for Rural Hospital Medicine Training.

Who we are

Gisborne Hospital is the primary healthcare facility for the East Coast of Aotearoa New Zealand.

• 115-bed teaching hospital with medical, surgical, paediatrics and women’s health services
• ED sees ~30,000 patients annually, with a 20% admission rate
• 16-bed department including 3 resus bays and 1 trauma bay
• Onsite CT, MRI, and ultrasound, plus full laboratory support
• Team of FACEMs, vocationally registered EM specialists, and urgent care doctors

Why join us?

Living and working in Gisborne offers a lifestyle like no other:

• Clinical variety: Excellent exposure to a wide range of pathologies in a mixed ED
• Efficient system: Minimal bed block and strong compliance with the 6-hour target
• Generous package:
  • Competitive salary plus additional allowances beyond ASMS MECA
  • Accommodation & vehicle package + relocation support
  • $16,000 CME package annually
  • Employer-matched superannuation (up to 6%)
  • 10 weeks’ annual leave
• Unbeatable lifestyle: Beaches, wineries, festivals, and world-class surf all at your doorstep

Why Tūranga-nui-a-Kiwa (Gisborne)?

The first city in the world to see the sun – and New Zealand’s surfing capital. Gisborne boasts a warm, sunny climate, consistent surf breaks, and breathtaking landscapes. Before or after work, you can be in the ocean, on a mountain bike trail, or paddling a waka. The city also hosts a thriving cultural scene, with festivals such as Rhythm & Vines, First Light Wine & Food, and Te Tairāwhiti Arts. The influence of Māori culture is deeply woven into everyday life here – from language to arts and community.

To be part of our waka, you will have:

• Registration (or eligibility) with the Medical Council of New Zealand
• Fellowship of the Australasian College of Emergency Medicine (FACEM) or equivalent
• Proven experience managing high acuity, complex patients
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Commitment to clinical excellence and equitable care
• NZ residency or eligibility for immigration

Applicants with expertise in paediatric emergency medicine or ultrasound are encouraged to contribute and grow as clinical leads in these areas

Ready to combine a fulfilling Emergency Medicine career with an enviable lifestyle? Join us in Tairāwhiti – where the people, the land, and the ocean will transform the way you live and work.