·       Auckland, Waitakere, & Counties Manukau – Permanent Fulltime – 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 integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role

Palliative Care Six-Month Registrar Jobs: These are six-month posts at North Shore, Auckland City, and Middlemore Hospitals (the position is primarily hospital based) that will give you excellent experience in specialist Palliative Medicine, advance care planning, and working within a specialist Palliative Care service. This is ideal for anyone training in General or subspecialty medicine or General Practice. The Clinical Foundation in Palliative Medicine (offered by the Royal Australasian College of Physicians, Australasian Chapter of Palliative Medicine) can be completed during these six months if desired.

The posts would also be excellent for anyone thinking of a career in Palliative Medicine as a means of assessing whether this would be the right choice. Please also visit The Australian and New Zealand Society of Palliative Medicine (ANZSPM) for additional information.

Please note, if intending to apply for the Three-year Advanced Training in Palliative Medicine please see the specific advert for this.  Applications for Advanced Training follow a separate process – see advert.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Auckland consistently ranks as one of the most livable 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

Six-month Palliative Care registrar jobs in one of the three metro districts are for those interested in Palliative Medicine experience as part of their training in another discipline e.g. General Medicine, Specialty Training or General Practice

·       Must be at least a Basic Trainee Registrar.

·       Eligible for registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand. Support and assistance with this process is provided.

Additional Documents

·       Please include a Cover Letter outlining your career intentions and your interest in Palliative Medicine as part of your application.

Important: Even if you are a current RMO employee in another Advanced Training Programme in the Auckland region seeking a six month allocation you will need to formally apply.

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 Monday 8 June 2026 before 5pm. Interviews will be held on the 24^th and 25^th of June 2026 and offers to successful applicants will be sent 17 August 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Sara Coysh via Sara.Coysh@TeWhhatuOra.govt.nz.

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