Job Overview A full time permanent public hospital appointment for a general medicine physician with s subspeciality interest in endocrinology or rheumatology. The regional general hospital in New Zealand where this post is based provides acute and elective secondary medical services. The region offers a great lifestyle, with beautiful hiking spots and good schools. Position Highlights Full time flexible permanent employment contract with a leading public sector healthcare organisation 40 hour working week plus on call rota covering acute medicine (with registrar support) inpatient and outpatient clinical responsibilities as well as dedicated time reserved for administrative tasks. Excellent remuneration package with visa sponsorship, relocation package and study leave allowance and additional benefits provide quality outpatient gastroscopy and colonoscopy, ERCP, liver elastography, outpatient clinical care, inpatient gastroenterology care and bowel cancer screening services. affiliated to the University of Otago, has a training gastroenterology registrar and a research relationship with Massey University. This environment provides excellent opportunity for both teaching and research. Professional Requirements Medical Degree recognised by WHO FRACP or equivalent specialist qualification Subspecialist training in either endocrinology or rheumatology Registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand, or be eligible for vocational or provisional vocational registration Benefits Salary ASMS scale for 40 hour week plus allowances 6 weeks annual leave Tailored wellness programmes (Fitness passport; gym membership and discounted health insurance) SMASCH Staff Discount (Retail discounts) Superannuation (if eligible) Study leave 10 days and NZD 16,000 pa Relocation package Reimbursement of medical licence costs Work in a supportive and professional environment Enjoy a satisfying role with the right balance of challenging and fulfilling work Palmerston North Palmerston North is an university city in the North Island. It has a relaxed pace of life. This small city is close to Wellington. Commuting is short, housing is affordable, and there are many good schools. Some features: located at the hub of key routes to the central North Island ski fields, and river adventures. Wellington the capital city, is only a two-hour journey by road, as are the local wine growing regions. The region offers visitors and residents an unique lifestyle. It combines rural charm with modern living. You can find all the services and luxuries of vibrant cities here. There is a shopping plaza, a Globe theatrical center, and the Regent and Centre Point theaters. You will also find dozens of hotels and motels. excellent primary, intermediate and secondary schooling, both public and private, mixed and single sex. The cost of living is reasonable. Housing is very affordable. You can enjoy rural living with beautiful views just minutes from town. How to Apply If you meet the requirements listed above and are looking for an exciting new challenge in public healthcare, pleased upload your CV for our consideration.