Expressions of Interest - Basic Trainee Medicine Registrars- 2027 TY
Expression of Interest for 2027 Basic Medicine Trainee Medicine Registrars Equivalent to IMT in UK for PGY2+ in Australia/NZ and those completing foundation Y2+ in UK
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.
- Health New Zealand - Te Toka Tumai Auckland, Waitematā – Waitakere & Northshore and Counties Manukau.
- Opportunity to work alongside our passionate and knowledgeable senior clinicians
- Come to Auckland – where we are training world class doctors
About the Role
Working as a Basic Trainee Medicine Registrar
The Auckland region covers a large geographical area with a diverse range of cultures. During your 3 years as a Basic Trainee, you will have exposure to a broad and comprehensive range of clinical presentations and subspecialties that can be further developed during a subsequent Advanced Training program. As a New Zealand trainee of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) you will benefit from reimbursements for your training related expenses.
About our Team, Service and Location
Auckland offers a lifestyle where there is something for everyone. We have 'the outdoors' in abundance, world class entertainment, an extensive range of pubs and bars, and a seemingly endless list of cafes and restaurants. Living in Auckland you will be a matter of minutes from beautiful beaches, native bush, mountain biking tracks, free festivals, community markets, art exhibitions and theatre performances as well as fantastic shopping and eating places. Quite simply, Auckland is unbeatable.
By joining the Auckland Region as a Medicine Registrar, you enter a program with rotations through world-renowned teaching hospitals - North Shore, Waitakere, Auckland City and Middlemore Hospitals, all of which are accredited training sites. You will have the opportunity to work alongside our passionate and knowledgeable senior clinicians who will provide you with supervision and mentorship.
We provide a comprehensive teaching program designed to help trainees complete their physician exams and expand their core medical knowledge. Other learning opportunities include Grand Rounds, Journal Clubs and bedside teaching. FREE MEAL is also provided for staff on their shift.
About you
- A minimum of 6 months in General Medicine or Medicine subspecialty runs is required with twelve months or more preferable.
- Membership as a basic trainee with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) is desirable.
- Eligibility for registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (for local trainees this means you must have completed two full post-graduate years) – support and assistance in this process is provided.
- Successful candidates will need to be at PGY3 or above at commencement date.
Training completed previously outside Australia or New Zealand may be applied for as Recognition of Prior Learning.
This is what our Medicine Registrars have to say about training in Auckland. Click here.
Basic Trainee Runs/Placements
Medicine Registrar runs/placements in the Auckland region are six months in length starting February to August and August to February. Example run descriptions for the 2027 training year can be viewed on the Auckland Doctors website. For further information on Basic Training in New Zealand please visit the RACP website.
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, click "Apply Now" and submit your application through our online career’s portal - please click here for more info
Before applying, please:
Confirm your eligibility to work in New Zealand – please click here for more info
- Prepare your CV using the required template – please click here for more info
- Upload all required certified supporting documentation – please click here for more info
- Ensure your application is electronically signed.
- Our Recruitment & Allocation team is here to support you through every step of the process, including:
- Medical Council of New Zealand registration – please click here for more info
- Immigration and visa processes – please click here for more info
- Relocation assistance – please click here for more info
Settling into life in New Zealand – please click her for more info
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we may commence the recruitment process before the advertised closing date.
Pre-Employment and Registration Requirements
Appointment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment screening, including Medical Council registration requirements, credentialing, occupational health assessment, reference checks, and, where applicable, immigration requirements. Our Recruitment & Allocation team will support you throughout the process.
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