Emergency/Rural Medicine Registrars - Taupō Hospital

Emergency Medicine Registrar or Rural Hospital Medicine Trainee

Work with Lakes for your 2026 Training Year!

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

• Taupō Hospital is your chance to shine. As a Level 3 Rural Hospital, you’ll be a vital part of a close-knit team running a 24/7 Emergency Department and a dynamic 15-bed inpatient unit. This is where you'll gain serious procedural experience and have the autonomy to truly make a difference in a community setting.
• Rural Hospital Medicine Registrars can be based at Rotorua and Taupō Hospitals during their RHM training programme. Rotorua is a secondary base hospital providing a wide range of services including ED, medical and surgical specialties, ICU, Anaesthesia, O&G, Paediatrics and Psychiatry. 
• Work with a genuinely supportive team of Consultants, Senior Registrars, House Officers, and dedicated nursing staff who are committed to your development.

All required runs for RHM training are accredited by the DRHMNZ.

Available positions for the Lakes RHM Training Programme include:

• Rural Hospital Medicine Registrar (Taupō)
• Emergency Medicine Registrar (Taupō)
• Anaesthesia Registrar (Rotorua)
• Can co-ordinate runs based in Rotorua for General Medicine, Paediatrics and Emergency Medicine

Click here for the RHM position description

Click here for the ED Registrar position description

About the Location

• You'll join a young, dynamic team across Taupō and Rotorua, gaining the essential skills and strong collegial relationships needed for specialist practice.
• We ensure all your required and elective runs are allocated for your FDRHMNZ, including full support for academic components and required courses.
• Develop the autonomy and experience to step straight into a Rural Hospital Medicine Specialist role at Taupō.
• Your backyard is a geothermal wonderland built around stunning Lake Taupō—the largest lake in New Zealand.
• When you're off-duty, you'll have instant access to:
• Hiking, mountain biking, fishing, and thrilling water sports.
• Dive into rich traditional experiences and learn about the region's strong Māori culture with the local iwi of Tuwharetoa.

Why choose between a fulfilling RHM career and an adventurous life? You can have both right here.

For more information on living and working in Lakes, click here

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.

Please ensure you submit your application with your up to date CV, a personalised cover letter and ideally x3 written references provided on the MCNZ RP6 Form

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Rural Hospital Medicine Specialist, Ralston D’Souza and or Sarah Gray, MMU Administrator.