Surgical Registrar - Fixed Term, Parental Cover

Surgical Registrar, Rotorua Hospital, Fixed Term, Full Time (Parental Leave Cover)

Bring your general surgery skills and passion to the mountain biking capital of New Zealand!

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

• Join the Surgical Department, as a training or non-training registrar, this is a fixed term, full time appointment to cover a vacancy in the department due to parental leave, with an expected start date, June 2026 for 6 months.
• 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. Your roster will allow for you to enjoy all that Rotorua has to offer with longer summers and shorter winters.

About the Team/Service/ Location

• You’ll join a collaborative peer group of six registrars. We pride ourselves on a culture of mutual support and shared learning.
• You’ll be backed by a dedicated team of House Officers and a proactive nursing staff who know the wards inside out.
• Work alongside a multidisciplinary team of General Surgical Consultants who are committed to teaching. You’ll get the "right" amount of autonomy, backed by senior support when the pressure is on.

Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides healthcare from its two modern and progressive general hospitals in Rotorua and Taupo, New Zealand. The Lakes district is becoming the lifestyle destination of choice and is well known for its many outdoor recreational activities, family friendly beaches, and a growing multi-cultural community. Working at Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides a great opportunity to balance an amazing lifestyle with a rewarding professional experience.

As well as a supportive, inclusive and diverse work environment, Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes offer competitive salary, free staff parking, free flu vaccination, discounts (with local businesses), and access to Employee Assistance Program.

For more information on living and working in Rotorua and Taupo click here

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.

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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 before end of posting date. If you have any questions about the role, please contact mmu.group@lakesdhb.govt.nz and or the Head of Surgical Department, Chun-Yen Wu, Chun-yen.wu@lakesdhb.govt.nz

The selection process starts from the date of advertising. Due to the fast-paced nature of our roles, the vacancy close date may be subject to change.