Rural Hospital Registrar
Kaitaia Hospital
Fulltime Permanent
Commencing August 2027
From Whangarei to Dargaville or the Bay of Islands to Kaitaia, there’s nothing routine about working in Health New Zealand – Northland (Health New Zealand). Providing healthcare in such a natural and rugged environment provides everyday challenges – but that’s what makes a career here so special. And, we’re lucky enough to enjoy everything this action-packed region has to offer at the end of the day.
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.
About our Service
Northland covers an area of 12,600 square kilometres and has a population of approximately 201,900 including a high proportion of Maori (37.4%). Whangarei is the largest hospital in Northland (309 beds), providing secondary care services for the region, supported by four rural hospitals in Kaitaia (31 beds), Bay of Islands (25 beds), Dargaville (24 beds) and Rawene (10 beds). As a region Northland is renowned for its beautiful beaches and relaxed lifestyle.
An accredited comprehensive training programme allocates RMOs at Whangarei, Kaitaia, Bay of Islands, Dargaville and Rawene as part of their Rural Hospital Medicine training programme. Whangarei is a secondary base hospital providing a wide range of services including ED, medical and surgical specialties, ICU, ENT, O&G, Paediatrics and Psychiatry. All required runs for RHM training are accredited by the DRHMNZ.
Working closely with your consultant means you can widen your practice as your skills grow. Working closely with your community means allows you to develop an in-depth understanding of rural health care in New Zealand.
We provide close supervision for trainees in acute and outpatient settings, allied with a commitment to teaching. There is an active clinical training programme within the district including support for DRHMNZ academic training components and required courses. https://www.rnzcgp.org.nz/study-with-us/study-rural-hospital-medicine.
Click here to view the run description.
About the Location
Whangarei Hospital provides secondary care services to a large rural region with high levels of social deprivation, an ageing population and high health needs. If you want to grow as a clinician, reinforce skills, or broaden your experience you need to speak with us.
With a mild climate, relaxed way of life and incredible scenery Northland offers the perfect balance of a modern lifestyle in stunning surrounds. For more information on living and working in Northland click 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. If you have any questions about the role, please contact the RMO Unit via email: Nl-Rmo.Unit@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz
We will review applications as received.
Job Ref: RHM2027
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