Advanced Trainee Registrar: Renal Registrar
Te Tai Tokerau - Whangārei Hospital
Fulltime Permanent
Commencing February 2027
Discover the passion and pride that define Health New Zealand – Northland. Here, it’s not just about living in one of New Zealand’s most breath-taking and affordable regions—it’s about making a real difference in a community with healthcare tailored to its unique needs.
We offer more than just a role; we provide opportunities for professional growth, a supportive and inspiring team, and the chance to achieve a true work-life balance in an incredible setting. If you’re looking for a career that aligns with what matters to you, this is where you’ll find it.
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.
About the Role
This Registrar position is ideally suited for an advanced Renal trainee and is RACP accredited for 24 months. 12 or 24 month positions available. We also welcome applications from early Renal trainees.
Working alongside experienced senior Nephrologists within a dynamic and collaborative multidisciplinary team, trainees gain extensive hands-on experience across acute and outpatient settings, managing a diverse patient population with complex comorbidities. Senior trainees have the opportunity to refine their skills in key procedures, including tunnelled dialysis line insertion and renal biopsy.
A strong commitment to education ensures registrars actively engage in professional development, contributing to the renal journal club, hospital-based teaching programs, and key discussions such as renal morbidity and mortality meetings, vascular access forums, renal pathology reviews, and transplant listing meetings.
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About the Team/Service/ Location
The Northland Renal service provides comprehensive care for 150 haemodialysis patients across Whangarei and two satellite units in the mid and far north. There is a major subspecialty interest in home dialysis, supporting up to 20 home haemodialysis patients and 40 peritoneal dialysis patients, many of whom live in remote and challenging rural environments.
Renal transplant recipients number approximately 110 and live donor evaluations coordinated in collaboration with the Auckland Regional Transplant Group. The service has a strong subspecialty interest in vasculitis management, including lupus and ANCA vasculitis. Additionally, specialist Renal Dietetics services oversee renal nutrition care, with Consultant-led expertise extending to the regional urolithiasis metabolic workup service.
A growing commitment to nephrology research has led to participation in multiple multinational randomized controlled trials.
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Working at Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to Apply
To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 08 June 2027. If you have any questions about the role, please contact RMO Unit:
Nl-Rmo.Unit@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
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