Internal Medicine - 2026 REGISTRAR

• Role – Registrar, Internal Medicine, Waikato Hospital

   

• Permanent Fulltime
• Are you ready for an exciting opportunity for 2026?

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

Applications are invited for Registrar positions in General Medicine and Medical Relief (Internal Medicine) at Waikato Hospital for a fixed term period commencing 2nd February 2026 until 2 August 2026.  Please note that we have no vacancies in any other rotations currently..

Recruitment is subject to a competitive interview process following the submission of an up-to date curriculum vitae, covering letter, passport and three current references, one of which must be from your current or most recent supervisor. This must be submitted at the time of your application.Referee report

Please note that your application will not be considered unless all three references are attached to your application.  Please see the link above to the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) referee report - this is the only referee report the MCNZ will accept for registration purposes.

If you are an overseas doctor,  please visit the Medical Council of New Zealand website to ensure that your qualifications meet their criteria for registration to practice medicine in New Zealand.  www.mcnz.org.nz/get-registered/registration-self-assessment-tool/

You will need to complete the six questions to ascertain whether or not you are eligible for registration in NZ.  If you do not have access to do the self-assessment test online,  you can contact the MCNZ by telephone +64 4 384 7635.

Only online applications will be considered.

Click to view the position description      Medical Relief    General & Acute Medicine  

About the Team/Service

Waikato is the fourth largest region in Aotearoa New Zealand and located just south of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland. It features a wide range of world-class outdoor and cultural experiences. You can surf the world-famous beaches of Whāingaroa Raglan, swim at the beautiful beaches of the Kapanga Coromandel, hike our majestic mountain ranges, tour the Hobbiton shire, experience the magic of the Waitomo glow worm caves, and encounter a vast array of flora and fauna at the remarkable Maungatautari Ecological Reserve.

Waikato is the home of the Kiingitanga and rich in Māori culture. Waikato Hospital sits on whenua gifted by Waikato iwi, situated on the banks of the mighty Waikato Awa, Hamilton is New Zealand’s largest metropolitan inland city. Hamilton’s vibrant city centre and rich cultural mix makes it an ideal place to experience the authentic friendly Kiwi lifestyle.

About you

As an Internal Medicine Registrar, you will be………

• PGY3 or equivalent

   

• Interested in broadening your clinical exposure
• Eligible to work in New Zealand

How to Apply

To apply please click “Apply online” or apply via our Waikato Careers website by clicking here.All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal before 11:59 pm on 30 April 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Andrea Coxhead, Operations Manager at Andrea.Coxhead@waikatodhb.health.nz

 For questions relating to the RACP Basic Training Programme please contact Kathy James at Kathy.James@waikatodhb.health.nz 

or the Director of Physician Education, Dr Eddie Tan at Eddie.Tan@waikatodhb.health.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.