Fellow - Laparoscopic Gynae Surgery
- 24 month, fellowship starting 2nd February 2026, located in Auckland City Hospital
- Rewarding opportunity to pursue your career as an AGES Advanced Laparoscopic Gynaecological Fellow
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.
The Opportunity
We are seeking an AATP Fellow for a two-year position (24 months fixed term). This role is fully accredited by Australasian Gynaecological Endoscopy & Surgery Society (AGES) as a Fellow in Advanced Laparoscopic Gynaecological Surgery.
This role has been created by National Women’s Health at Te Toka Tumai Auckland Hospital to provide exposure to an extensive variety of minimal access surgery in both a public and private setting.
National Women's Health (NWH) provides subspecialty services in Gynaecological Oncology, Maternal Fetal Medicine, Urogynaecology, and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. The hospital has a close association with the Auckland University Faculty of Health Sciences and has a leading role in research, undergraduate teaching and post graduate training.
About the Role
In this role, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to:
- Actively participate in developing a gynaecological laparoscopic simulation curriculum.
- Practice independently as a specialist supported by senior colleagues and to maintain obstetric skills with rostered birth suite sessions in the largest women’s health service in the country.
- Develop comprehensive operative and clinical skills in Laparoscopic Surgery.
- Obtain AGES certification in Advanced Gynaecological Laparoscopic surgery by completing the AGES AATP (AGES AATP).
- Contribute to research and audit and be involved in evidence-based teaching of students and hospital staff including RMOs and nurses.
- Develop skills in management of complex Endometriosis Surgery.
Fellows will work closely with sub-specialist laparoscopic surgeons with interests in endometriosis, leiomyoma, fertility and persistent pelvic pain. Participation in the multidisciplinary Women’s Health Pain Service (WHPS) enables candidates to work alongside pain specialists and gynaecologists with particular expertise in surgical and medical management of this condition.
New fellows who have attained or are close to attaining FRANZCOG are encouraged to apply.
For further details, please refer to the position description here.
About you
- Current New Zealand Medical Council registration or be eligible to obtain NZMC Registration
- Be within 6 months of reasonable expectation of vocational registration with MCNZ in O&G (FRANZCOG)
- Have excellent communication skills
- Be a team player
- Be motivated and willing to contribute to a busy unit
- Intention to pursue a career in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery
For more information about this role please contact Dr. Michael Wynn-Williams - AGES Training Director via MWynnWill@adhb.govt.nz
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 the 28th of April 2025. If you have any queries about accessibility, or technical issues with the online process, or require information in an accessible format, please contact, Jeanine Taccad, Recruitment Consultant via Jeanine.Taccad@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz to discuss how we can best support your application.
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.