Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon

• Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldier’s Hospital, Oral and Maxillofacial
• Permanent, part-time or full-time 64 - 80 hours per fortnight (0.8 – 1.0 FTE)
• Why work anywhere else!

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

You will be part of a collaborative team within the head and neck service providing high quality care, improving equity and health outcomes for our local population, with a high Māori and Pasifika population.

There are opportunities to develop subspecialist interests that will complement the department’s current service.

About the Team/Service/ Location

The team is supported by a registrar, a house officer and a clinical speciality nurse and moving forward an additional registered nurse to support. The department is well equipped for all aspects of modern head and neck health care. 

We also have close ties with allied health departments, other specialities that we interact with, as well as regional and tertiary services to provide a comprehensive package of care. The department also provides medical education for undergraduate students and postgraduates.

Hawke’s Bay offers excellent work-life balance, sun, beaches, exceptional outdoor adventures, great schools, mountains and skiing close by, wonderful food and stunning wineries, vibrant cities and plenty more to boast about. For more information on living and working in Hawke’s Bay click HERE

About you

• Applicants must be registered, or eligible for registration, with the Medical Council of New Zealand and must be a fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, or equivalent.
• Evidence of relevant clinical experience.
• Knowledge and experience in interacting within a team environment
• Working within a multidisciplinary team
• The development and maintenance of links with general practitioners and other surgeons
• The development and maintenance of Continuing Medical Education (CME)

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 review the position profile, click HERE To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal. If you have any questions about the role, please email vacancies@hbdhb.govt.nz citing reference HAW7702.

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