Specialist Consultant

Locum cover is required from December 2026 - ongoing.

Position Details:

• Start date and cover period are flexible.
• ED-specific role with a rural focus
• Permanent night shifts would be preferred, but open to a rotating roster.
• Happy to consider someone interested in a longer-term locum arrangement.
• On-site accommodation may be available and can be negotiated if required.

This hospital offers a comprehensive health service and includes inpatient beds with private ensuites, four maternity beds and a fully equipped birthing room. A 24-hour emergency department provides emergency services.

There are multiple services including:
• Inpatient Ward
• Emergency Department
• Maternity
• Outpatients
• Physiotherapy
• Community Health
• Laboratory
• X-Ray

Location Information

The town is situated on the west coast of the North Island, 75 km south of New Plymouth on State Highway 3, or around the coast on SH45, known as 'Surf Highway' for its numerous surf beaches. It is located 20 minutes' drive from Mount Taranaki or Mount Egmont.

Activities and features within the region include:
• Mt Egmont National Park
• Golf
• Watersports
• Cape Egmont Lighthouse
• Beaches
• Lake Rotokare Scenic Reserve
• Surf Highway
• Fishing
• Snow sports on Mt Taranaki