General Surgery Registrar (non SET)

Whangārei – Northland

Fulltime Permanent

Commencing February 2027

Start your journey with Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora – Northland (Health New Zealand) - we are looking for a General Surgery Registrar to learn from the close knit and supportive general surgical department in the Northland District - the ideal stepping-stone to SET training.

At Health New Zealand we offer you the trust, freedom and autonomy to make the job your own, but you’ll never feel you’re working alone. Our committed and resourceful team are always ready to support patients and pathologies you won’t find anywhere else. Work isn’t the only place where you’ll find exciting new challenges - we also offer a lifestyle and landscape ready for adventure.

Health New Zealand is committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and holds stewardship for equitable health outcomes for Māori as Tāngata Whenua as the highest priority.

About our Service

As the General Surgery Registrar you will learn from highly skilled, genuine and caring consultants and have access to teaching and training in a department active in research which provides opportunities for presentations and publications. You will work alongside skilled and supportive general surgical, colorectal, upper GI, breast and oncoplastic, melanoma, endocrine and laparoscopic surgeons and have an opportunity to learn and undertake endoscopy and minor procedure plastics and skin lesion removals. 

While the role is predominantly based in Whangarei you will be part of a team that takes seriously its commitment to providing care closer to home in our community. Therefore, Registrars may accompany consultants to provide operating and clinics within the wider Northland region.

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About the Location

Whangarei Hospital provides secondary care services to a large rural region with high levels of social deprivation, an ageing population and high health needs. If you want to grow as a clinician, reinforce skills, or broaden your experience you need to speak with us.

With a mild climate, relaxed way of life and incredible scenery Northland offers the perfect balance of a modern lifestyle in stunning surrounds. For more information on living and working in Northland 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 by 08 June 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact the RMO Unit via email: 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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