Taranaki Base Hospital, New Plymouth

• Permanent and fixed-term options available commencing September 2026

Join our dynamic, progressive, and multidisciplinary team!

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

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Geriatrician to join our Older People's Health and Rehabilitation Service, working alongside dedicated medical, nursing, and allied health teams to provide high-quality care for older people with complex health and rehabilitation needs.

As a Senior Medical Officer, you will:

• provide specialist inpatient and outpatient consultant services
• contribute to intermediate care and community-based settings
• mentor junior medical staff
• collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
• provide cover for colleagues when required

There are no after-hours duties attached to this role.

We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills who is committed to patient-centred care, service improvement, and building strong relationships with colleagues, consumers, and other healthcare providers.

You will enjoy working collaboratively across specialties to deliver responsive, high-quality care.

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All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by Sunday, 4 October 2026.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Claudia Matthews, Service Manager - Medical and Acute Services 06 753 6139 or claudia.matthews@tdhb.org.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert. We only accept online applications.

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