Registrar Positions - 2027 Annual Recruitment Cycle

Taranaki Registrar Positions – 2027 Annual Recruitment Cycle

Taranaki | Permanent Full‑Time | Training & Non‑Training Roles

Employer: Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora 

Location: Taranaki (New Plymouth & wider region) 

Type: Permanent, Full‑time 

Start: 2027 clinical year

Ready to take your medical career somewhere unforgettable? Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora – Taranaki is recruiting Registrars across all major specialties for 2027, offering you the chance to grow, lead, and thrive in one of Aotearoa’s most spectacular regions.

This is more than a job — it’s a lifestyle, a community, and a career accelerator all in one.

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

We’re offering 2027 Registrar vacancies across a wide range of specialties, with both training and non‑training pathways available. Submit one application, choose your preferred services, and step into a role where you’ll be supported, challenged, and valued.

Specialties Available

• Emergency Medicine – including Advanced Trainee
• General Medicine – including Advanced Trainee Gastroenterology
• General Surgery – including ENT & Urology
• Obstetrics & Gynaecology
• Orthopaedics
• Paediatrics
• Psychiatry
• Rural Hospital Medicine – Hawera Hospital (ED, ward, GP options)
• Ophthalmology – Taranaki Eye Centre
• Anaesthetics – Non‑training roles via Te Whatu Ora Taranaki; training applicants must also apply via Auckland Doctors

Please click here to view the run descriptions.

Whether you’re building toward a vocational scope or seeking a diverse, hands‑on environment to sharpen your skills, Taranaki offers exceptional exposure and a genuinely supportive training culture.

Why Taranaki? Because Life Here Is Extraordinary

Imagine a place where your days off feel like mini‑holidays. Where your commute is stress‑free, your community is welcoming, and your weekends are filled with adventure.

Taranaki is famous for:

• The iconic Mt Taranaki, perfect for hiking, climbing, and winter sports
• A rugged coastline with 12+ world‑class surf breaks
• The rare ability to ski and surf in the same day
• Stunning bush, coastal, and alpine walks
• A thriving arts scene, festivals, galleries, and award‑winning museums
• A café culture that punches well above its weight

It’s the perfect balance of professional challenge and personal freedom — a region where you can build a meaningful career and an enviable lifestyle.

In your cover letter, highlight your skills, experience, and motivations, especially if applying for competitive specialties such as Emergency Medicine, O&G, or Paediatrics.

You’ll thrive here if you:

• Hold (or are eligible for) General Registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand
• Are committed to delivering equitable, compassionate care
• Embrace the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi
• Want to be part of a team that values collaboration, growth, and community

If you’re driven, adaptable, and ready to make a real impact, we want to hear from you.

If you’re the kind of doctor who wants to feel valued, supported, and part of something bigger, you’ll feel right at home.

Ready to Make a Move That Matters?

If you share our values and want to grow in a region that offers both professional challenge and personal freedom, we’d love to hear from you.

Join us — and make 2027 the year your career truly takes off.

How to Apply

Click “Apply Now” to submit your application. Applications close Monday, 8 June 2026.

For questions, contact: Abbey Osborne Resident Medical Officer Support Unit Manager Abbey.Osborne@tdhb.org.nz

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