Specialist Consultant - Surgery
Camberley, Hastings, North Island NZ
NOW ~ 31 Mar 2027
Posted 5 months ago
Locum cover is required ASAP - March 2027.
Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$2,000 per dayBase salary
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Specialist Consultant - Surgery
Rotorua, North Island NZ
NOW ~ 29 Oct 2026
Posted 3 months ago
Locum cover is required for: 28 - 30 August 2026 3 September 2026 10 September 2026 17 September 2026 6 October 2026 15 - 18 October 2026 20 October 2026 24 - 26 October 2026 29 October 2026 Position Details: Covering: on call shifts and clinics.
Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.
$2,000 per dayBase salary
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Specialist Consultant - Surgery
Blenheim, South Island NZ
06 Oct 2026 ~ 02 Nov 2026
Posted 2 months ago
Locum cover is required from 6 October - 2 November 2026.
Position Details: There are some on call periods during this block which are: 6, 13, 16-18 and 21 October.
Their ideal cover would be Breast & Skins as mentioned, otherwise Breast & Thyroid cover would also help them – or just Breast surgery.
$2,000 per dayBase salary
Specialist Consultant - Surgery
Masterton, North Island NZ
NOW ~ 18 Dec 2026
Posted 2 months ago
Locum cover is required for/from Monday 31 August to Friday 4 September (On Call x1 or x2 days) Monday 14 September to Friday 18 September (on Call x1 day) Monday 21 September to Friday 25 September (On call x1 day) Monday 5 October to Friday 9 October (On call x1 or x2 days) Monday 12 October to Friday 16 October (On Call x1 or x2 days) Monday 2 November to Friday 6 November (on Call x1) Monday 30 November to Friday 4 December (on Call x1) Monday 14 December to Friday 18 December (on call x1) Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.
$2,000 per dayBase salary
Specialist Consultant - Surgery
Christchurch, South Island NZ
Available from 15 Feb 2027
Posted 2 months ago
Our client has aspecialist service delivering high-quality Maxillofacial care across the region Opportunity to combine complex clinical work, teaching, service development and research Enjoy an exceptional lifestyle with easy access to mountains, beaches, adventure and family-friendly communities About the Role We are seeking an experienced Consultant Maxillofacial Surgeon to join our Maxillofacial Surgery service in a hospital in New Zealand.
This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a broad range of Maxillofacial services while working within a highly collaborative multidisciplinary environment.
You will provide high-quality clinical care across outpatient clinics, operating theatre sessions, acute and on-call responsibilities, and inpatient services.
$180,000 ~ $280,000Base salary
Specialist Consultant - Surgery
Auckland, North Island NZ
Available from 25 Jan 2027
Posted 2 months ago
Our NZ client is seeking Expressions of Interest from Orthopaedic Spinal Consultants What does the hospital offer?
Specialized Expertise Advanced Technology Renowned Staff Comprehensive Services Comprehensive Care Model
About you We welcome interest from Orthopaedic Consultants with spinal orthopaedic experience to join our clients team in 2027.
The successful candidate would need to have a keen interest in spine trauma as well as elective spine procedures to meet the departments current needs.
$180,000 ~ $370,000Base salary
Specialist Consultant - Surgery
Nelson, South Island NZ
NOW ~ 15 Jan 2027
Posted 2 months ago
Locum cover is required from 0800 Monday 31 August 2026 to 1700 Friday 15 January 2027.
Position Details: Endoscopist or General Surgeon with Endo experience General surgical cover including clinics, OT, and occasional call May be a few days or the whole period depending on availability and skill set Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$2,000 per dayBase salary
Specialist Consultant - Surgery
Nelson, South Island NZ
06 Nov 2026 ~ 13 Nov 2026
Posted 3 months ago
Locum cover is required from 0800 Friday 6 November to 1300 Friday 13 November 2026.
Position Details: Friday morning 13 November set aside for handover Endoscopist or General Surgeon with Endo experience ASOC - Acute Surgeon on Call only Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$2,000 per dayBase salary
Specialist Consultant - Surgery
Palmerston North, North Island NZ
NOW ~ 31 Dec 2026
Posted 6 months ago
Locum cover is required ASAP - 31 December 2026.
Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$2,000 per dayBase salary
Specialist Consultant - Surgery
Palmerston North, North Island NZ
Available from 25 Jan 2027
Posted 2 months ago
Our client has a 350 bed hospital in the Lower North Island of New Zealand.
lt is a secondary hospital and offers most medical and surgical specialities with the exception of Cardiothoracic, Plastic and Neurosurgery.
The hospital serves a local population of 186,000 but is the base for a regional head and neck oncology service which has responsibility for a population of 550,000.
$180,000 ~ $280,000Base salary
Specialist Consultant - Surgery
Timaru, South Island NZ
09 Oct 2026 ~ 27 Oct 2026
Posted 6 months ago
Locum cover is required for: 9 - 11 October 2026 16 - 18 October 2026 23 - 26 October 2026 (long labour weekend) Position Details: Shift times: 0800 - 0800 Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$2,000 per dayBase salary
Specialist Consultant - Surgery
Wellington, North Island NZ
NOW ~ 20 Nov 2026
Posted 2 months ago
Locum cover is required from 20 July - 20 November 2026.
Position Details: ENT SMO For up to full-time cover over the next four months To support a gap in staffing until our overseas candidate arrives in November.
Work through the FSA list, including some surgery, at the following locations: Wellington, Kenepuru, and Hutt
$2,000 per dayBase salary
Specialist Consultant - Surgery
Whangarei, North Island NZ
NOW ~ 22 Nov 2026
Posted 2 months ago
Locum cover is required for: Friday 31st July - Sunday 2nd August 2026 (Weekend) Friday 25th September - Sunday 27th September 2026 (Weekend) Friday 20th November - Sunday 22nd November 2026 (Weekend) National Rates Daily/Session Rate: $2,000 per day/$1,000 per session If applicable: $500 weekday on-call night rate $4500 weekend rate (0800 Saturday – 0800 Monday) Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$2,000 per dayBase salary
Specialist Consultant - Surgery
Masterton, North Island NZ
Available from 18 Jan 2027
Posted 2 months ago
• Permanent 1.0 FTE, ongoing contract or fixed-term 1-2 years available
Our client's general surgery department is hiring a full-time general surgeon with breast surgery specialty interest, either ongoing or with the possibility for fixed-term appointment per applicant preference.
Our clients are a collaborative, collegial department of 3 full-time and 2 part-time surgeons, job-sized for 5 FTE overall, supported by one non-training registrar and 2 house officers.
Despite our small size, we are well-supported regionally and maintain a robust practice of:
• Breast cancer surgery: including Savi scout wireless localization, ICG plus standard isotope sentinel lymph node biopsy with Arthrex Exo Scope visualisation system, Faxitron intraoperative specimen XR • Upper and lower endoscopy: including Bowel Screening, advanced polypectomy, and dilation, with dedicated endoscopy suite business case approved and expected completion 2028 • Laparoscopic-focused general surgery: including colectomy, para-oesophageal hernia repair, inguinal and abdominal wall hernia repair • And all the rest: level 4 trauma centre, acute and elective bread and butter general surgery, and acute basic urology and ENT
To maintain this range of skills amongst the group, we are extremely collaborative and supportive, with department-wide commitment to shared surgical planning and post-operative care, jointly operating with colleagues for complex or challenging cases, and availability for backup on-call support for difficult or high-risk acute cases.
$180,000 ~ $280,000Base salary
Specialist Consultant - Surgery
North Island NZ
Available from 01 Jan 2027
Posted 3 months ago
Consultant Urologist – Public Hospital / Specialist Urology Service Location: Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand Employment Type: Flexible – Locum, Fixed-Term, or Permanent Salary: ASMS-aligned + incentives + strong private earning potential International candidates can be considered
About the Role An established urology service in Tauranga is seeking a Consultant Urologist to join a collaborative team following an upcoming departure.
The service covers a population of ~450,000 across the Bay of Plenty and Lakes regions.
You’ll work within a team of five hospital-based urologists, supported by four registrars, an advanced trainee, and visiting community specialists.
Available on applicationBase salary
Specialist Consultant - Surgery
Camberley, Hastings, North Island NZ
NOW ~ 04 Oct 2026
Posted 5 months ago
Locum cover is required for: 14 - 16 August 2026 21 - 23 August 2026 2 - 4 October 2026 Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$2,000 per dayBase salary
Specialist Consultant - Surgery
Tauranga, North Island NZ
NOW ~ 09 Oct 2026
Posted 5 months ago
Locum cover is required from 14 September - 9 October 2026.
Position Details: General Surgeon will cover Clinics, Theatre, On-Call and Duty.
Bonus would be if he/she can also do some General Endoscopy (Colons, Gastroscopies).
$2,000 per dayBase salary
Specialist Consultant - Surgery
Nelson, South Island NZ
NOW ~ 02 May 2027
Posted 6 months ago
Locum cover is required for: 13 - 19 April 2026 11 - 17 May 2026 7 September - 5 October 2026 1 January - 2 May 2027 Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.
$2,000 per dayBase salary
Specialist Consultant - Surgery
Whangarei, North Island NZ
Start dates are flexible
Posted 6 months ago
Consultant Orthopaedic Spinal Surgeon Permanent position Part-time and full-time applications considered
About the Role Our client is looking for a Spinal Surgeon to join a fabulous department with their Hospital.
This is for a permanent position, with travel as required to our rural in the mid and far north regions.
You will be part of a well-supported collegial Department with nine other Senior Consultants and eight Registrars, including three Trainees and four House Officers.
$180,000 ~ $280,000Base salary
Specialist Consultant - Surgery
Invercargill, South Island NZ
Available from 21 Sep 2026
Posted 6 months ago
Two permanent roles available Base salary from ASMS 2024 (NZD 185,380 - 267,980) Live well.
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$180,000 ~ $280,000Base salary
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