House Officer
House Officers (PGY2 and above)
Whangārei Hospital
Fulltime Permanent
Commencing July 2026
Achieving the best health outcomes for our patients starts with expecting the best from ourselves, and right now Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora – Te Tai Tokerau (Health New Zealand) is looking for exceptional House Officers to join our team in July 2026.
At Health New Zealand everyone feels they play a part in delivering healthcare that is unique. From people, patients and pathologies you won’t find anywhere else, to colleagues who become lifetime friends, we pull together to get things done. When you work with and for people who care about you, there’s nothing more inspiring or motivating. Northland is a sub-tropical wonderland of white sand beaches, remote islands, massive sand dunes and Kauri forests.
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.
Northland is a popular place to work and we look for the best.
About the Role
If you want to grow as a clinician, reinforce skills, or broaden your experience before progressing your training - you need to speak with us!
Our House Officer rotations are across departments, including Surgical, Urology, Orthopaedics, Medicine, Assessment Unit, Emergency Department, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, ENT, Emergency Medicine, Paediatrics, Psychiatry and Relief. We also have Community-based attachments available.
Suitable candidates must have the following:
- A minimum of 1-year post-graduate experience in the New Zealand health sector or a comparable health system
- The ability to work in New Zealand
- Medical Council of New Zealand registration or the ability to apply.
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About the Location
Whangarei Hospital is the largest hospital in Northland, providing secondary care services for the region, supported by three regional hospitals. Northland covers an area of 12,600 square kilometres and has a population of approximately 201,000.
As a region Northland is renowned for its beautiful beaches and relaxed outdoor lifestyle. See what the Northland region has to offer and visit Northland’s official tourism websites http://www.northlandnz.com/visit or http://www.whangareinz.com
For more information on living and working in Northland click <a "https://careers.tewhatuora.govt.nz/locations/northland/">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 30 November 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact the RMO Unit via email: rmo.unit@northlanddhb.org.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
Job Ref: HO2026
Closing Date: Sunday 30 November 2025