Specialist Consultant

Locum cover is required from 30 March - 18 December 2026.

Position Details:

• This could be worked as a longer term block of work, two weeks on, one week off, or alternate weeks would be considered. The pattern is open for discussion.
• They do require that the incoming Surgeon can perform both upper and lower endoscopies. Duties will also include outpatient clinics, minor procedures clinics and on call.

Benefits:

• Travel and accommodation provided.

This medical centre is based within the largest town within the West Coast in the South Island of New Zealand.  The centre is a busy GP clinic with a patient base close to 5750.

Location Information

The nearest domestic airport is 39 km from the medical centre and serviced by direct, 45-minute flights from Christchurch. The airport offers an extensive range of car rental options as well as a direct shuttle service from the airport to the town where the hospital is based.

For those who are driving please note that the town is a 3.5 hour drive from Christchurch and 9 hours from Invercargill.

Activities and features within the region include:

• Shantytown Heritage Park
• Monteith’s Brewery
• Walking
• Museum
• Fishing
• Cycling
• Glow Worm Tubing