Trauma Fellow - General Surgery (Fixed Term)

Advance your career in Trauma and Acute Care Surgery with Health New Zealand | Te Toka Tumai Auckland

12-month Fellowship opportunity available at Te Toka Tumai - Auckland commencing February 2027

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 qualified General Surgeon to join our General Surgery & Trauma Service as a Trauma Fellow in Auckland, New Zealand. This is a full-time, fixed-term fellowship for 12 months, commencing in February 2027.

The Te Toka Tumai - Auckland Trauma Service provides trauma care for the Central Auckland population of approximately 400,000 people, as well as major trauma services for the wider Auckland and North Shore catchments, serving a population of more than one million. Te Toka Tumai Auckland admits over 1,800 trauma patients each year, of whom approximately 350 meet the criteria for major trauma.

Fellows will gain extensive experience in the assessment, decision-making and management of trauma and acute surgical patients, along with valuable operative experience. The fellowship also offers a broad range of educational opportunities, including participation in teaching, multidisciplinary learning, and simulation activities. Clinical research opportunities are available within the Department and in collaboration with the University of Auckland, with opportunities to contribute to both national and international trauma and acute surgery initiatives.

This fellowship is designed to provide tailored training that builds on each Fellows existing surgical skills and experience, supporting their professional development through a structured and progressive programme.

The role is primarily based at Auckland City Hospital. However, flexibility is required, as the position supports services across both sites, and you may be required to work at Greenlane Clinical Centre to meet departmental service needs.

For more information about the role and service, please contact Mr Li Hsee via email LiH@adhb.govt.nz or Mr Ian Civil via email Ian Civil IanC@adhb.govt.nz

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About you: Important Skills

Ideally, you will be nearing the completion of, or have recently completed, a General Surgery training programme recognised by the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) or an equivalent international training body and be seeking additional structured training in this subspecialty.

Applications are invited from candidates who have completed a recognised surgical training programme in General and Emergency Surgery.

Applicants must be registerable with the New Zealand Medical Council (please refer to; https://www.mcnz.org.nz/registration/getting-registered/)

Working at Health New Zealand

We are part of Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand, the overarching organisation for New Zealands national health service. Te Whatu Ora leads the day-to-day running of the health system, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels.

Te Toka Tumai Auckland provide health and disability services to more than half a million people living in central Auckland, regional services for Northland and greater Auckland, and specialist national services for the whole of New Zealand. Our main sites are Auckland City Hospital, Greenlane Clinical Centre and Starship Childrens Hospital, located in central Auckland, however, this role will work regularly for Middlemore Hospital

We are also an Accredited Employer with Immigration NZ (Please visit Immigration NZ Accredited Employer Work Visa for more information if you will be needing a Work Visa)

How to apply

To apply, simply click on the link below and make an online application attaching your latest CV and cover letter explaining your motivation for wanting to apply.

If you have any queries about this opportunity or accessibility or technical issues with the online process, please contact Kavitha John, Recruitment Consultant on Kavitha.John@tewhatuora.govt.nz to discuss how we can best support your application.