Description
- Take the next step in your career as a Gastroenterologist in beautiful New Zealand
- Advance your career working in a multi-disciplinary team across services
- Gastroenterologist full-time, permanent and fixed-term positions are available across New Zealand
About you
Exciting opportunities are available for qualified Gastroenterologists (or General Physicians with a subspecialty interest in Gastroenterology) who want to make a positive impact while working in a dynamic, multi-disciplinary, and supportive team. Positions for Gastroenterologists are immediately available across New Zealand.
We are looking for clinicians who are passionate about delivering quality care to our patients.
To work as a Gastroenterologist (Senior Medical Officer) in New Zealand, you must become registered to practice with the Medical Council of New Zealand. Practitioners need to meet competency standards and hold Annual Practising Certificates (APCs) to work safely and effectively. More information on this can be found on our Career site, search 'Senior Medical Officer'.
Call New Zealand home
Once offered a position, our Health Immigration team can provide free support to you and your family with immigrating to New Zealand. Senior Medical Officers are on Tier 1 of New Zealand's Green List, which means you are eligible for the Straight to Residence Visa and can apply for New Zealand residency before you arrive.
One of the best things about living and working in New Zealand is the opportunity to experience nature, outdoor adventure and vibrant cities close to where you live and work. You're never far away from your next adventure in New Zealand with access to hiking, skiing, mountain biking, water sports, fine dining, and diving into traditional experiences to learn more about Mori culture across the country.
Salary, benefits and leave
Salary:
- The average salary package for Gastroenterologists in New Zealand is GBP ~£149,290 (NZD $343,500)
- Packages are comprised of a base salary based on experience, plus allowances, and superannuation per the ASMS collective agreement
Benefits:
- GBP ~£7,310 (NZD $18,000) annual continuing medical education (CME) allowance
- Paid 3-month sabbaticals every 6 years
- Indemnity insurance covered by Health NZ for public practice
- Annual practising certificate, vocational registration fees, college memberships and approved professional subscriptions fully reimbursed
- Complimentary visa and immigration support
- Tailored relocation support to help make your move, if eligible
Leave:
- 6 weeks annual leave
- Generous sick leave provisions
- 12 public holidays plus time in lieu when worked
- 14 weeks paid parental leave alongside the Government's paid parental leave provisions
- 2 weeks paid long service leave after every 10 years of continuous service
Please note that remuneration packages are negotiated at the time of offer and reflect your clinical specialty, experience, and location.
Working for 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 all applications including those from diverse Mori, Pacific, disabled and rainbow communities.
How to apply
Please click 'apply now' to move forward. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. If you have questions, please email our recruiters at internationalrecruitmentcentre@tewhatuora.govt.nz
We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website.
Based in Glasgow or Manchester? Come and meet our team at the UK Doctors' Job Fair 2026 later this month to learn more about living and working in New Zealand as a Consultant. We look forward to meeting you.
