2026 Training Year - Anatomical Pathology Registrars

2026 Training Year – Anatomical Pathology Registrars 

• Protected training time, reimbursed training costs and supportive learning environment
• Work in New Zealand’s largest hospitals!

As Auckland is the largest city in New Zealand, there is plenty for you and your family to do here. Whether it’s dining at one of our world class restaurants, surfing our beautiful beaches or hiking through our lush forests, we have something for everyone!  Working as an Auckland Doctor means that you have the opportunity to rotate at any one of our three DHB’s, which will give you exposure to a variety of different sub specialties and cultures. 

Working as an Anatomical Pathology Registrar

By joining the Auckland Region as an Anatomical Pathology Registrar, you will be joining an exciting sub-specialty at the forefront of medical progress. Surrounded by a team of talented and supportive professionals, you will gain comprehensive experience in histopathology and cytology. Registrars rotate through Auckland, North Shore and Middlemore hospitals, where they have regular joint teaching sessions and are exposed to a wide variety of pathologies.

 College Training and Exams

 All registrar positions in the Auckland region are accredited training positions with the college.  The training program encompasses all the requirements for attaining a Fellowship from the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia.

 Training involves five years in accredited laboratories and sitting the following four exams:

1. Basic Pathological Sciences Examination: This is usually taken in the 1st year of training.
2. Discipline specialty Part I: This is usually taken in the 3rd year of training.
3. Cytopathology + Small Biopsy Examination: This is usually taken in the 4th year of training.
4. Discipline specialty Part II: This is usually taken in the 5th or final year of training.

Eligibility Criteria

• You need to be at least in your PGY2 year at time of applying
• Eligible for registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand. Check if you’re eligible here

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by Monday 9 June 2025 - 5 PM.  Interviews will be held on 1 July 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.

Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Auckland Region Districts on behalf of Te Toka Tumai Auckland, Waitematā and Counties Manukau Districts is committed to seeing Aucklanders from every community and background share in a healthier future.  To help us achieve this we need a talented diverse workforce that reflects the population we serve.  We strongly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds who share our values and would greatly value seeing applicants from our Māori and Pacific communities

Come to Auckland - where we are training world class doctors.