Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist

Location:  Hutt Hospital

Service:    Women’s Health Service 

Contract:  Permanent, part time 0.75 FTE

Salary:      As per ASMS SECA

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence. 

About the role

Ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of women and their families? Join the dynamic and forward-thinking Women’s Health team at Hutt Hospital, where collaboration, compassion, and clinical excellence are at the forefront. A rewarding opportunity has opened for a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist to take a role in shaping the care and wellbeing of women, babies, and whānau across our vibrant Hutt Valley community.

What You’ll Do:

• Deliver high-quality obstetric and gynaecological care, including managing acute and non-acute cases.
• Lead the antenatal service provision, with a specific focus on diabetes in pregnancy.
• Manage high-risk pregnancies, working closely with a multidisciplinary team that includes physicians and maternal-foetal medicine specialists.
• Provide mentorship to junior medical staff, fostering a culture of learning, development, and clinical excellence.
• Leadership in clinical governance, service improvement and maternity triage.
• Play a key role in shaping the future leadership and direction of maternity care in the Hutt Valley region with aspirations to provide clinical leadership in this field in the future

We're seeking someone with a special interest in advanced antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care. Completion of a RANZCOG Advanced Training Module or equivalent international qualification is highly desirable.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Just 20 minutes from Wellington, Hutt Hospital is a 260-bed teaching hospital offering an outstanding professional environment and genuine lifestyle balance, with over 1,800 deliveries annually, strong regional subspecialty support, and a collaborative team of 10 Obstetricians and Gynaecologists spanning interests from advanced laparoscopic surgery and urogynaecology to fertility care and abortion services. 

We are a proud teaching hospital, accredited for RANZCOG training, working closely with Otago University medical students and Trainee Interns

Capital, Coast and Hutt Valley district is located centrally in Wellington and has over 6,000 full-time equivalent staff, making us one of the major employers in the Wellington region. We operate three hospitals – Wellington Regional Hospital in Newtown, Hutt Valley Hospital and Kenepuru Hospital in Porirua – as well as the Kāpiti Health Centre at Paraparaumu.

About you

We're seeking a motivated and enthusiastic clinician with a genuine passion for improving women’s health across the Hutt Valley. This is your chance to make a real difference within a supportive and skilled team of Senior Medical Officers (SMOs).

What we're looking for some who:

• Brings energy, leadership, and a drive for excellence in clinical care
• Thrives in a multidisciplinary environment and values teamwork
• Is committed to quality improvement and is excited to contribute to ongoing service development
• Has a strong teaching ethos and supports junior medical staff through education and mentorship
• Demonstrates expertise in advanced antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care
• Is confident in managing complex maternal conditions in a multi-disciplinary environment and also general acute gynaecological presentations

What you need:

• Hold RANZCOG Fellowship with Advanced Training Modules (ATM) or equivalent international qualifications in areas such as advanced obstetrics, , foetal medicine or other specialties that enhance our current team
• A formal qualification or a strong clinical interest in obstetric ultrasound is desirable although not mandatory
• Be eligible or hold vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand
• Be either an experienced specialist or a newly qualified Fellow ready to make an impact

We welcome applications from Specialist International Medical Graduates (SIMGs) and are especially keen to hear from those with a background in clinical governance, service improvement, Birth Suite leadership, and managing high-risk pregnancies in collaborative settings.

Working at Health New Zealand 

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness’. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. 

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community. 

How to apply

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ 

We will review and interview applicants on an ongoing basis, recruitment process may closed early if the right candidate is found.

If you have any questions about the role, please email sandra.tam@ccdhb.org.nz

We are accepting recruitment agency’s applicants, please apply online.