Gastroenterologist full-time, permanent and fixed-term positions are available across New Zealand

Posted Monday July 6, 2026

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'.

Salary:

· The average salary package for Gastroenterologists in New Zealand is NZD $343,500

· Packages are comprised of a base salary based on experience, plus allowances, and superannuation per the ASMS collective agreement

Benefits

You'll receive:

· an annual continuing medical education (CME) allowance of NZD $16,000

· paid 3-month sabbaticals every 6 years

· your indemnity insurance covered by Health New Zealand

· your professional fees and subscriptions fully reimbursed

· complimentary visa and immigration support

· a tailored relocation package to make your move, if eligible.

Leave

You'll get:

· 6 weeks of annual leave

· generous discretionary sick leave

· 12 public holidays, paid T1.5 + time in lieu if worked

· 14 weeks paid parental leave alongside the government's 26-weeks.

Please note that actual packages are negotiated at the time of offer, reflecting your specific clinical specialty, experience level, and geographic 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 Māori, Pacific, disabled and rainbow communities.

How to apply

Please click 'apply now' to move forward. We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website.

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