O&G Consultant

O&G Consultant

Work in NZ's beautiful region of Whanganui where a relaxed healthy work life balance is encouraged

Permanent, part-time (0.8 FTE) role commencing as soon as possible

Be part of a great team culture with supportive colleagues, fantastic work-life balance and close to nature

A smooth relocation transition is guaranteed

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

You would be part of a team of six Obstetrics and Gynaecology (O&G) Specialists/Consultants, one Trainee Registrar and one House Officer along with midwives to improve health and well-being of the female population in the Whanganui region.

As an O&G Specialist, you will provide medical and surgical care related to pregnancy, childbirth, and the female reproductive system, addressing a wide range of health concerns from routine antenatal care to complex gynaecological conditions. In addition, you will teach and develop our junior medical team. Working at Whanganui Hospital, you will be part of a multidisciplinary team, support education, quality improvement, and contribute to the acute roster.

Collegiality and collaboration across all disciplines are key to our delivery of a successful service to our patients and our community. If this sounds like the sort of environment that you will thrive in, then we want to hear from you!

About the Team/Service/Location

Whanganui Hospital is located on the West coast of New Zealand's North Island with a wide range of services including emergency medicine, general medicine, general surgery, orthopaedics, O&G, ENT, ophthalmology, dentistry and psychiatry. We serve a population of approximately 65,000 residents and serves as a central hub for the 16,000 people residing in the surrounding districts across the region.

We have a maternity ward with 3 birthing rooms with ensuite facilities and 11 inpatient beds with ensuite facilities

On 24 October 2019, Whanganui was crowned the Most Beautiful City at the Beautiful Awards, an annual competition that recognises the environmental excellence of individuals, groups, businesses and schools. Towards the end of 2019, our district council was awarded the "best digital transformation" award. In a first for New Zealand, on 27 January 2020, Whanganui was accepted into the League of Historical Cities - an international affiliation of cities developed to recognise the value that historical urban areas bring to local and international communities.

Your move to Whanganui will allow you to experience a vast range of sights and entertainment in our region. It offers easily accessible mountains for skiing or hiking, lakes for fishing and boating, as well as beaches for surfing and quiet walks. The year-round temperate climate allows you to make the most of this healthy family-focused lifestyle. Whanganui also boasts an exciting arts community and facilities, a mix of local and travelling music talent, educational and sporting opportunities for all ages, historical buildings and culture. Living in Whanganui, you will be two-and-a-half hours' drive away from our capital city, Wellington or a 1-hour scenic flight to Auckland

This excellent work / lifestyle balance for you and your family is further supported by a high quality of education at primary and secondary level, offered through both public and private schools.

About You

To be successful, you must be registered, or eligible for such registration (Vocational Registration) with the Medical Council of New Zealand. Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand. If you are an overseas qualified candidate, you can check your MCNZ registration eligibility and registration pathway here.

If you are an overseas applicant and have overseas medical qualifications, you will be required to provide EPIC source verification of your qualifications for your registration application. For more information about the registration process and source verification of qualifications, please visit www.mcnz.org.nz

Other requirements for the role include:

• Vocationally registered (or eligible for registration) with the Medical Council of New Zealand
• Hold FRANZCOG or equivalent post graduate qualification in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
• A commitment to teamwork, equity, and continuous learning

For more information about the position, please contact Dr Jo Gheevarghese, Head of Department-O&G at joanna.gheevarghese@wdhb.org.nz

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by 30 September 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Honey Pillai, Senior Recruitment & Operations -SMOs via Honey.Pillai@wdhb.org.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert so request you submitting your application as soon as possible.