Oral and Maxillofacial Registrar

• Oral & Maxillofacial Non-Training Registrar - Tauranga Hospital
• Full time role – start ASAP (Fixed term 12 months 2026)
• We are pleased to offer an opportunity for a potential Oral & Maxillofacial Registrar based at Tauranga Hospital. Situated in the Bay of Plenty on the sunny eastern coast of New Zealand’s North Island, Tauranga is known for its beautiful beaches, lush landscapes, and relaxing lifestyle. This is an excellent chance to gain hands-on experience in Oral and Maxillofacial surgery while enjoying a unique lifestyle outside the hustle and bustle of the main cities.

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.

Benefits

• Work in a beautiful, vibrant region of New Zealand, renowned for its pleasant climate and scenic beauty.
• Gain experience in Maxillofacial within a supportive environment with opportunities for career progression.
• Be part of a dynamic team dedicated to providing high-quality care in a range of specialties.

About the Role

This Oral & Maxillofacial Registrar position is a fixed 12-month term, based at Tauranga Hospital. The role is ideal for those who have a long-term interest in Maxillofacial surgery and are seeking formalised training in the field. As part of your time here, you will work alongside experienced specialists, contributing to the high-quality care that is provided for our patients in the Bay of Plenty.

Candidates who have completed two years post graduate hospital and dually qualified (Medicine and Dentistry) or singly qualified applicants are welcome to apply for this position.

Tauranga Hospital is a 360 bedded regional hospital, where all Maxillofacial care (OMFS) is managed locally except advanced head and neck cancer. 

OMFS care is a consultant led service provided across two sites, Tauranga Hospital and our offsite outpatient clinic based at 15 Brown Street. There are daily clinics, with sedation led surgical sessions where you will gain experience in the breadth of outpatient surgical care including siaendoscopy, arthrocentesis, simple and complex dentoalveolar and implant surgery. 

There are also two fixed General Anaesthesia lists for more complex cases at Tauranga Hospital, where you will support and provide care for facial trauma, dentoalveolar, orthognathic and TMJ interventions. 

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About the Team/Service

We place a strong emphasis on teaching, clinical governance and research. There will be a consultant led weekly teaching session (1-2 hours) that covers:

• Trauma meeting with discussion on surgical approaches and patient management
• Discussion of pathology cases of interest and complex case discussion
• Attendance at weekly multidisciplinary teaching at Tauranga Hospital
• Monthly Morbidity and mortality meeting

As a 24/7 OMS service, the successful candidate will contribute to after-hours on-call on a 1 in 4 basis. You will be fully supported by a team of four consultants; all of whom are fully trained Oral and Maxillofacial Consultants and you have access to attend clinics/lists for allied surgical specialities including ENT. This role may include cross covering on call with ENT to support patient care and acquiring skills in the management of airway and neck disease.

The service is well-resourced with state-of-the-art technology, including a departmental CBCT machine and uses 3D planning to support surgical care.

You will have the opportunity to participate in training and research opportunities are expected to be taken up by the interested candidates.

About you

As an Oral & Maxillofacial Non-Training Registrar, you will be:

• PGY3 or equivalent from 2026
• Dual qualified in medicine and dentistry desirable, but will consider singly qualified candidates
• Experience in Plastic and/or ENT surgery is a bonus but not required
• Eligibility to work in New Zealand
• Hold a full driver’s licence

All Applications Should Include

• Up-to-date CV and completed Te Whatu Ora online application.
• Three referee reports (one of whom must be your most recent supervisor). Reports must be received by the above-stated closing date.
• Please click the link below to the referee form. Te Whatu Ora – BOP will not contact referees – it is the applicant’s responsibility to provide references with their application.
• References should be attached to your application. If this is not possible before the closing date, they can be emailed to Rose Siaosi: medicalstaffrecruitment@bopdhb.govt.nz

Unfortunately, incomplete applications cannot be considered.

How to Apply

To apply please click “Apply online” or apply via our website by clicking here. All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal before 11:59 pm on 27/07/2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Rose Siaosi at medicalstaffrecruitment@bopdhb.govt.nz

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