== The Position == An opportunity exists for a Rehabilitation specialist to join a Medicine Department in the North Island, New Zealand. Your clinical duties will include a combination of inpatient and outpatient for the Older Adult, Rehabilitation and Allied Health services while providing leadership and maintaining a collaborative and collegial professional environment. You will provide consultant services to patients requiring your specialist care and act as an educator and mentor to junior medical staff attached to the unit. You will be known by your peers as someone who works to improve the way services are developed and delivered, working towards improving service delivery and supporting the strategic direction of the service through your specialist experience and broad approach to future planning.  The Hospital This tertiary referral hospital is one of the largest in the region, serving a population of approximately 300,000 and providing specialist services for a regional population of about 900,000, delivering community, primary, secondary and tertiary health services.  The hospital offers complex specialist and acute services, procedures and treatments such as the intensive care unit, cardiac surgery, cancer care, cardiology procedures, neurosurgery, maxillofacial surgery, and renal care available. The hospital recently underwent redevelopment and now offers state of the art theatres, a new neonatal ward, and a larger ICU. It is affiliated with the local university and school of medicine and is a centre for extensive research into health and medical fields.  == The Location == Nestled at the bottom of New Zealand?s South Island, this harbour side city is known for its lively nightlife, world-class culinary scene and its national museums, galleries, and theatres. Comparable to the rest of the world, this city has an affordable and very high quality of living. Aside from the copious urban activities, this city also boasts a flourishing outdoor scene, giving you the option of spending your downtime in the hustle and bustle of the city or plunge into an adventure in the wilderness. Explore the plentiful vistas by walking, riding, swimming, paddling, sailing or diving and see the true beauty of New Zealand. == Essential Criteria == To be successful in applying for this position you must hold FRACP or equivalent. Unless you are a native English speaker you must also meet the English language proficiency requirements. If you are unsure if you meet the selection criteria please forward a copy of your most recent resume and I will assess your eligibility and will advise you of your options. Make a move that?s good for your career and your soul. Contact Tara on +61 2 8353 9075 or alternatively email tpickering@wave.com.au