2026 Training Year – Rehabilitation medicine Registrars

• Auckland, Waitematā, & Counties Manukau– Permanent Fulltime – Advanced Trainee or Six month allocations
• Opportunity to work alongside passionate and knowledgeable senior clinicians
• Come to Auckland – where we are training world class doctors

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integratioan and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role

Working as Rehabilitation Advanced Trainee

Rehabilitation Medicine Specialists are experts in the diagnosis, assessment and management of neurological and musculoskeletal injuries or illnesses which can result in brief or long-term disability. Rehabilitation Medicine Physicians work with people living with a disability to help them achieve an optimal level of performance and improve their quality of life. For further information about the Australasian Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine (AFRM), the 4 year training programme and the syllabus please view their website.

Medicine Registrar Runs

Medicine Registrar runs in the Auckland region are six months in length, following which you may rotate into a different run. Example run descriptions for the 2025 training year can be viewed on the Auckland Doctors website. For further information on Advanced Training in New Zealand please visit the RACP website.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Auckland consistently ranks as one of the most liveable cities in the world with its stunning natural landscapes, mix of cultures and world class entertainment. Working in the Auckland Region you will have the opportunity to work alongside our passionate and knowledgeable senior clinicians who will provide you with world class supervision and mentorship.

For more information on living and working in Auckland click here

About you

Basic and Advanced Training in Rehab Medicine

• You will need to be PGY3 or above at commencement date, and be registrable or already registered as a trainee in rehabilitation medicine with the AFRM.
• You will need to be eligible for registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand. Support and assistance with this process is provided.

Six month allocations for those interested in Rehabilitation experience as part of their training in General Medicine or specialty training

• For those in interested in rehabilitation medicine experience as part of their training in geriatric medicine, neurology or related speciality training (please note: you must be a current employee to be eligible for a six month run).

• You will need to be eligible for registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand. Support and assistance with this process is provided.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness’. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 5pm Monday 09 June 2025. Interviews will be held on 24 June 2025 and offers to successful applicants will be sent Monday 18 August 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Fulumoa Sua via Fulumoa.Sua@nra.health.nz