Rural Health Medicine Specialist/Rural Generalist - Ōamaru Hospitalat Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern -
- ASMS MECA 2024 (NZD 185,380
- 267,980)Our people are at the heart of everything we doHealth New Zealand
- Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders.
Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.As Ōamaru Hospital has recently transitioned to be part of a Health New Zealand Hospital, we are now seeking an additional two RHM Specialists or Rural Generalists to build our team as we partner with the community to transform health care provisions to the Waitaki community.About usŌamaru Hospital is a rural hospital three hours south of Christchurch in the South Island of New Zealand and 90 minutes north of Dunedin.We are seeking a:Rural Hospital Medicine (RHM) Specialist orDual trained RHM/FACEM orFACEM with rural hospital experience orRural GP with ED and ward experience orUrgent Care Specialist with rural hospital experience.
Ōamaru Hospital is situated in the Waitaki District/North Otago.It has an Acute Care Area which includes:an Emergency Department and observation stabilisation bedsa 20-bed inpatient unitdiagnostics including laboratory, CT, ultrasound and X-Rayprimary birthing unitallied healtha range of outpatient and community services.Those who require urgent specialist care are transferred by road or helicopter to Invercargill or Dunedin.
In these roles, you will be well supported as there is a close working relationship already established with colleagues from both sites as well with St Johns, the Otago Trust Rescue Helicopter and the Dunedin ICU Retrieval service to navigate patient transfers.
Our in-patient ward constitutes a mix of general medicine, geriatrics, non-operative surgical, rehabilitation medicine and palliative care.
All clinicians contribute to education and supervision.As part of Health New Zealand- Te Whatu Ora
- Southernm, there are a number of opportunities to link in with new models of care for the Waitaki community in partnership with the community and Waitaki Health Futures Project, the wider Southern Health System and the University of Otago.
There are also opportunities to work in primary care.About youYou will need to be one of the following:a Fellow of the Division of Rural Hospital Medicine (FDRHM) with an interest and experience in emergency medicinea dual trained RHM/FACEM or FACEM with an interest and experience in rural hospital medicinea GP with rural hospital medicine experience.Ideally, you will have a postgraduate qualification in Point of Care Ultrasound.
You will be comfortable working flexibly with our small team of excellent nurses and allied health professionals and be keen to help us develop services as we grow.About ŌamaruLocated on the Pacific Ocean coast this town is renowned for its Victorian Heritage, Steam Punk and the little blue penguins.Ōamaru is close to a number of world-class ski fields, has numerous lakes for sailing, boating and fishing within one to two hours reach and is the final destination on the famous Alps 2 Ocean cycle trail- the cycle trail that takes riders from Aoraki Mount Cook to the Pacific Ocean.About Working at Health New ZealandHealth New Zealand
- Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellness'.
We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.Our people are at the heart of everything we do.
Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.We embrace diversity and welcome applications from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability.
A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community.
We are a pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on providing equitable outcomes for Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disabled Community.Salary rangeThis role belongs to the ASMS Collective Agreement and falls between Step 1 ($185,380) and Step 15 ($267,980 per annum pro-rata).How to applyTo apply please click 'apply now'.
All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 11.59pm on Thursday, 18 December 2025.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Agatha Chen, Recruitment Advisor- Senior Medical Officers agatha.chen@tewhatuora.govt.nzWe will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.Please note at this time we will not be accepting any CVs from agencies.
If CVs are sent without any prior agreement with the Recruitment Manager, this will be deemed unsolicited, and we will not accept them nor the responsibility for any fees related to unsolicited CVs.Pre-employment checksIn the interests of protecting our people and our patients, all appointments will be subject to the following:Occupational health assessmentPolice vetting/Ministry of Justice safety checksSerious misconduct checks (previous Public Service departments and statutory Crown entities only)We only accept online applications.
Please apply via our website.