Role A hospital in Ashburton is seeking a Rural Hospital Doctor (RHD) for a short-term placement from 5–14 April 2026. The ideal candidate will be vocationally registered in Rural Health Medicine. This role includes at least one on-call shift, followed by two days of post-acute ward rounds. Additional on-call shifts are available. Accommodation can be provided if needed.
Location Ashburton is a large town located a short drive from Christchurch and is situated in the heart of the Canterbury Plains. Ashburton is the hub of the Mid Canterbury’s, combining city facilities and vibrancy with smaller town friendliness. You’ll enjoy a nationally recognised art gallery and aviation museum and a relaxing laid-back country atmosphere. Lake Hood, on the outskirts of Ashburton is a paradise for water enthusiasts, with a wide range of activities including swimming to yachting, boating and waterskiing as well as a range of accommodation in Ashburton. Enjoy coffee or dining at the lakefront restaurant and watch the world go by. Ashburton is well-equipped with seven primary schools, an intermediate school, a secondary school and a composite school. There is a cinema, swimming pool and two local golf courses. With New Zealand’s best ski resort Mount Hutt just an hour away, it is the perfect location for those wanting to spend their spare time on the slopes. See more of the region here.
