Obstetrics & Gynaecology Medical Specialist | Parental Cover

Fixed Term (12 Months) Full Time | Parental Leave Cover

• Join one of New Zealand’s largest tertiary Women’s Health services and make a meaningful difference to the lives of wāhine and whānau across Canterbury and the West Coast.
• Enjoy a varied role across obstetrics, gynaecology, outpatient clinics, acute care, and theatre sessions within a highly collaborative multidisciplinary team.
• Live and work in Christchurch: A vibrant city offering an exceptional lifestyle, affordable living, easy access to mountains, beaches, and outdoor adventure.

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 seeking a Specialist Obstetrician & Gynaecologist to join our Women’s Health Service at Christchurch Women’s Hospital on a fixed-term basis for 12 months to provide parental leave cover starting from September 2026.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a dynamic and supportive team delivering secondary and tertiary obstetric and gynaecology services to the Canterbury and West Coast populations. The successful applicant will contribute to a broad range of clinical activities across inpatient, outpatient, acute assessment, and theatre settings.

The role offers a varied and rewarding workload, including acute obstetric and gynaecology care, antenatal services, operating theatre sessions, outpatient clinics, ward rounds, multidisciplinary team meetings, and participation in the after-hours on-call roster. You will work closely with midwives, Lead Maternity Carers (LMCs), sonographers, radiologists, geneticists, anaesthetists, neonatologists, and other specialist colleagues to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care.

In addition to clinical duties, you will contribute to service development, quality improvement initiatives, clinical governance activities, and the education and supervision of registrars and junior medical staff.

About the Team / Service / Location

Christchurch Women’s Hospital is the South Island’s largest maternity facility and provides specialist obstetric, gynaecology, and neonatal services for Canterbury and the wider South Island region. The Women’s Health Service is recognised for its commitment to clinical excellence, innovation, teaching, and research.

Our Obstetrics & Gynaecology team is made up of highly skilled specialists, trainees, nursing, midwifery, and allied health professionals who work collaboratively to deliver exceptional care and achieve the best outcomes for patients and their whānau.

Christchurch offers an outstanding quality of life with world-class outdoor recreation, excellent schools, a thriving food and arts scene, and easy access to skiing, hiking, mountain biking, and coastal activities.

About You

As a Specialist Obstetrician & Gynaecologist, you will:

• Hold vocational registration in Obstetrics & Gynaecology (or be eligible for vocational registration) with the Medical Council of New Zealand.
• Hold Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) or an equivalent recognised qualification.
• Have broad clinical experience across secondary and tertiary obstetric and gynaecology services.
• Demonstrate a commitment to clinical excellence, quality improvement, and patient-centred care.
• Have experience in teaching, supervision, and supporting the development of junior medical staff.
• Be committed to working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams and contributing positively to service development.

Desirable skills and experience include:

• Advanced laparoscopic surgical skills, including management of complex gynaecological conditions such as endometriosis.
• Obstetric ultrasound expertise, including a Diploma of Diagnostic Ultrasound (DDU) or willingness to undertake this training.
• Experience in the assessment and management of pelvic pain.

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 serve our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

We are committed to creating an environment where our people feel supported, valued, and empowered to deliver the best possible care to our communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click “Apply Now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal.

For further information about this position, please contact Amy.Walker@tewhatuora.govt.nz

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

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.

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