Specialist Consultant

We’re representing a leading regional health service on the East Coast seeking a Consultant Emergency Medicine Specialist. You will join a passionate team delivering acute care in a 16-bed ED (including resus and trauma bays), supported by onsite CT, MRI, ultrasound, and lab services.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency care for ~30,000 presentations annually.
• Lead consultations with multidisciplinary teams across acute medical and surgical pathways.
• Support and train ACEM trainees and rural hospital registrars; department is provisionally ACEM-accredited.
• Enhance service development, aeromedical retrieval initiatives, and quality improvement work.

Requirements

• FACEM qualification (or equivalent vocational registration recognised in NZ).
• Interest in regional/rural Emergency Medicine.
• Strong communicator, clinical leader, and educator.

Package & Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages, including allowances beyond ASMS MECA.
• Annual leave: 10 weeks.
• CME support: NZD 16,000 per year.
• Relocation support: accommodation, vehicle package, and visa assistance.
• Employer-contributed retirement plan (up to 6%). [

Location & Lifestyle

Based in Gisborne (pop. ~50,000), known for its sunny climate, rich Māori culture (~55% local iwi), coastline, surfing, cycling, and outdoor adventure. Enjoy a balanced lifestyle with beachside living and regional community warmth.

The city is the first in the world to see the sun each day and it has a reputation for great food, wine and surf beaches.

This small 110-bed acute care hospital serves the East Coast population, approx. 47,000. 

You will enjoy working in a supportive, team environment with highly qualified SMO’s and House Officer’s, and have oversight of medical admissions and management (unselected medical take), giving you exposure to a wide range of medical presentations and procedures, along with many educational opportunities. The medical department is supported locally by comprehensive surgical services, along with modern diagnostic facilities including a new MRI scanner and CT scanner. 

The official ‘East Coast’ region is beautiful and unexplored by many. There's a warm sunny climate, golden beaches (great for surfing), and many outdoor activities available for you to explore. The vibrant local economy is based on wineries, agriculture, and tourism, along with our city which has plenty to offer in the way of cafés, restaurants, and shopping. Plenty for you to do outside of work.