Specialist Consultant

• Two permanent roles available
• Base salary from ASMS 2024 (NZD 185,380 - 267,980)
• Live well. Work well. Make a real difference.

Are you a passionate and skilled Consultant Urologist looking for a role that offers both professional fulfilment and an exceptional lifestyle? Southland Hospital invites you to join a committed, collegial urology and general surgery team delivering high-quality care to a diverse regional population - while enjoying one of New Zealand's most unique and rewarding environments.

Our client is a modern, well-equipped regional base hospital providing a wide range of secondary services to the lower South Island. You'll be part of a supportive multidisciplinary team in surgical services where your expertise is valued, your voice is heard, and your contribution truly matters.

• Broad and rewarding scope of practice: A mix of elective and acute urology with genuine clinical autonomy
• Collegial, supportive culture: Work alongside dedicated surgeons, physicians, and allied health professionals
• Opportunity to shape the servic: Play a key role in developing and strengthening a sustainable regional urology service
• Modern facilities: Well-equipped operating theatres and access to contemporary diagnostic and treatment modalities with a focus on improving to match state-of-the-art equipment in other hospitals offering urology services
• Protected time: Balance clinical work with quality improvement, teaching, and service development

This is a role where you can have real impact - not just on patients, but on the future of urology services in the region.

What we are looking for:

• Vocationally registered (or eligible) in Urology with the Medical Council of New Zealand
• Commitment to high-quality, patient-centred care
• Interest in service development and regional healthcare delivery
• Strong team player with excellent communication skills

Heritage buildings and magnificent city gardens contribute an old-world charm to this delightful southern city.

Home of legendary sporting greats in rugby, netball, basketball and hockey, it has an indoor velodrome, Olympic-sized swimming pool and rugby stadium. Classic motoring fans gather to follow in the footsteps of local legend Bert Munro, too.

Opportunities abound for you to gain experience and exposure to clinical cases at this 157-bed hospital. Mental health services are a focus here as well as geriatric and maternity services. Outside work you can enjoy the fabulous 80-hectare gardens, nature reserves and lively cafes.