2027 Training Year – Geriatrics Registrars

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

About the Role

Working as a Geriatrics Advanced Trainee

Due to the demographic shifts leading to increasing numbers of older people along with increased prevalence of chronic illness, Geriatric medicine has become a major branch of medicine.   All medical practitioners are finding that an increasing proportion of their patients are older and look to Geriatricians for expert advice and opinion. Geriatric medicine is very satisfying and rewarding. It combines intellectual challenge, general medicine and teamwork. It brings together acute and chronic care as well as hospital and ambulatory medicine. Rehabilitation is a major focus.  In Advanced Training in Geriatric Medicine, you will explore in-depth specialty training in the diagnosis and management of complex and/or multifactorial disorders that impact the functional and cognitive status of the older person.

Medicine Registrar Runs

Geriatric 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 2026 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 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.

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About you

Advanced Training Registrar Positions in Geriatrics

·         You will need to have passed the RACP Written Exam and be registered to sit the Clinical Exam for 2026.

·         These positions will only be offered to those who have passed the Clinical Exam and completed basic physician training. For those completing the exam later this year and should you not pass, you will no longer be eligible for an advanced training position, however, you may be considered for a Geriatric Medicine run allocation.

·         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 Geriatrics experience as part of their General Medicine or specialty training

·         Must be eligible to apply for a General Medicine Registrar position in Auckland

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

If you are already an advanced trainee in Geriatrics and a current employee in the Auckland region, you do not need to apply via this job listing. You will have independent meetings with your specialty.

Important: Even if you are a current RMO employee in the Auckland region seeking a six-month allocation or advanced training in Geriatric Medicine, you will need to formally apply.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellnesses. 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 honoring 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 organization, 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 08 June 2026 before 5pm. Interviews will be held 02 July 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@tewhatuora.govt.nz

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