Geriatrician

New Zealand Government
📍 Hawera, Taranaki, New Zealand 💼 Contract/Temp Full time 🕒 Posted July 01, 2026

Job Description

Geriatrician
Taranaki Base Hospital
Permanent and or Fixed term 9 months options available commencing August 2026
Negotiable FTE
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
vacancy exists for a motivated and experienced Geriatrician to work with dedicated teams of medical, nursing and allied health staff primarily caring for older people with complex health and rehabilitation needs.
As a senior medical officer you will be expected to:
* Provide consultant services to patients requiring specialist care * Interact daily with other departments * Mentor junior medical staff attached to the service * Have ability to work in the specialist inpatient, outpatient, intermediate care, and community settings * Cover for colleagues in their absenceYou will be know...

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Job Details

  • Location Hawera, Taranaki
  • Job Type Contract/Temp Full time
  • Category Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners
  • Posted Date July 01, 2026
  • Application Deadline August 10, 2026