Registrar General Medicine - Commencing 2027

• General Medicine Registrars, Rotorua Hospital
• Enjoy the benefits of working in a smaller hospital with a high quality collegial team
• Work with Lakes for your 2027 Training Year!

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

Interested in stepping up into a medical registrar position and or continue your medical registrar journey? Join Rotorua Hospital and enjoy the benefits of working in a smaller hospital, experience general and acute medicine, with a supportive team of consultants, house officers, medical students and nursing staff.

About the Location

• Our department consists of Physicians in General Medicine with a wide variety of sub-speciality interests from Cardiology, Endocrinology to Infectious Diseases, as well as an outpatient team, specialist nurses, and visiting sub-specialists. We are accredited by the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) for Basic and Advanced Trainees.
• Lakes is located in the central North Island of New Zealand - Aotearoa. Rotorua is located approximately 230 kilometers (143 miles) southeast of Auckland, while Taupō is located approximately 80 kilometers (50 miles) south of Rotorua.
• Lakes is a geothermal wonderland and is also home to several scenic lakes, including Lake Taupō, the largest lake in New Zealand. Rotorua and Taupō are the go-to places for hiking, mountain biking, and water sports; you can also dive into traditional experiences and learn more about Māori culture in the region. 

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About you

You will have:

• MCNZ registration and or be eligible for general or provisional general registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand. You can check your eligibility for registration by visiting the Council's website at www.mcnz.org.nz
• a minimum of two years' post qualification experience, and a keen interest in providing acute and general medical care to our community.

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 15th July 2026.

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Please ensure you submit your application with your up to date CV, a personalised cover letter and ideally x3 written references provided on the MCNZ RP6 Form

If you have any questions about the role, please contact :MMU.Group@lakesdhb.govt.nz

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