Chief House Officer - Surgical - Waikato
Time requirement: up to 2 hours per week (may fluctuate)
Term: 12 months - commencing January 2027
Funding: $8,000 per annum as an additional allowance will be given in recognition of additional time commitment.
Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity
Applications are invited for the role of Chief House Officer (CHO) - Surgical - Waikato. This role was established to give House Officers a better say in improving their work experiences and allow their voices to be heard at a higher level within Health NZ Te Whatu Ora, Waikato.
The Chief House Officer reports to the Office of the Chief Medical Officer (Associate Chief Medical Officer and Director of Clinical Education and Training). They will work on common issues experienced by the House Officers including but not limited to rosters, safe staffing, clinical and educational experiences, practical difficulties and personal well-being. Please see attached position description.
The Chief House Officers are well supported and will work with other parts of the organisation including the RMO Council, respective Heads of Departments, the RMO Support Service, the Clinical Education and Training Unit, Prevocational Educational Supervisors and workplace support persons.
If you are passionate about improving the experiences of yourself and your colleagues, and want to gain leadership and mentoring experience, this is the opportunity for you.
We are looking for two Chief House Officers - a Surgical House Officer to cover general surgery, surgical specialties (including paediatric surgery), obstetrics and gynaecology, and a Medical House Officer to cover general medicine, medical specialties (including paediatric medicine) and psychiatry. Ideally, candidates will be attached to at least one relevant rotation during their appointment and have previous experience in these attachments.
Click here to view the position description.
Mōu | About You
Please include the following in your application:
Curriculum Vitae
Cover letter stating reason for application, rotations you have done this year and rotations you will be doing next year and any previous leadership experience
Two references (not necessarily medical)
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview with the Chief Medical Officer and/or delegates.
Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply
Please apply directly online, applications are not able to be accepted via email.
This role is for Waikato- Internal Applicants Only.
If you require further information, please contact Dr Jules Schofield (ACMO) Jules.Schofield@waikatodhb.health.nz or Dr Wayne de Beer (Director of CETU) Wayne.deBeer@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz
Closing date: 30 October 2026
