General Surgery Fellow (Breast and Endocrine)

We are seeking a highly motivated Breast and Endocrine Surgical Fellow to join our busy and supportive team at Wellington Regional Hospital. This fellowship offers advanced, hands-on training for a senior trainee or recent graduate aiming for a subspecialty career in breast and/or endocrine surgery.

About the Team

The Breast and Endocrine Unit is structured into two collaborating teams: one focused on breast surgery, and the other on endocrine surgery. The fellow will rotate between the two areas based on service needs and personal interest, receiving comprehensive exposure to both specialties while providing meaningful service commitment.

The Breast Surgery team:

• comprises of three specialist breast consultants, one general surgery trainee, one non-training registrar, one breast nurse practitioner, and breast care nurses
• manages the range of benign and malignant breast conditions
• offers exposure to the full range of oncoplastic techniques, including wireless lesion localisation, therapeutic mammoplasty, local chest wall perforator flaps and immediate implant based and latissimus dorsi reconstruction
• has a strong emphasis on timely cancer care aligned with national Faster Cancer Treatment (FCT) targets
• has excellent collaboration with the wider multidisciplinary team including pathologists, radiologists, medical and radiation oncologists and plastic surgeons.

The Endocrine Surgery team:

• comprises of three high-volume endocrine surgeons performing thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal surgery in a tertiary hospital setting
• works closely with medical endocrinology and renal specialists, and participates actively in multidisciplinary meetings (MDMs) for thyroid cancer and regional endocrine cases
• manages complex referrals from across the lower North Island.
• engages in clinical research and innovation, including fluorescence-guided parathyroid surgery, intraoperative PTH monitoring, and thyroid molecular testing.

The fellow will:

• attend and assist with operating lists and outpatient clinics
• gain skills in bedside ultrasound, thyroid nodule fine-needle aspiration (FNA), and nasendoscopy
• be encouraged to participate in departmental research initiatives.

Wellington is an excellent place to live, offering a balance of lifestyle benefits and natural beauty. Enjoy our vibrant cultural scene, excellent cafes and restaurants, a reliable public transport network, and easy access to beaches, parks, and walking trails. The city’s compact layout makes commuting relatively straightforward, while its strong sense of community and high quality of life make it attractive to individuals, couples, and families alike.

Wellington region has a variety of surrounding communities that offer different lifestyles while remaining well connected to the city. Hutt Valley and Porirua, is approximately 15-30 minutes from central Wellington. It is popular with families due to its green spaces, diverse communities, shopping and recreation facilities. Further north, the Kāpiti Coast is approximately 40-60 minutes from Wellington and is renowned for its beautiful beaches, relaxed lifestyle, growing town centres, and strong appeal to families, professionals, and retirees seeking more space while maintaining access to the capital.

You will:

• have completion of General Surgery training (FRACS or equivalent) or expected completion by 2026
• be eligible for registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ)
• have a strong commitment to a career in breast and/or endocrine surgery
• have excellent communication, teamwork, and leadership skills
• work in collaboration with multidisciplinary team
• be able to provide consistently high standards of medical care
• have relevant experience and training.

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

We review applications as they come in and may begin the recruitment process before the closing date, so the role may close early if we find the right candidate.

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

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