Orthopaedic Registrar

Salary Band A – $173,770- $246,510 + KiwiSaver Permanent Full Time Join us as we change the future of healthcare in Southern New Zealand Great support for further educational needs Opportunity to live in a vibrant and scenic city with fantastic outdoor opportunities at your doorstep 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. The role is based in the Southern District, which includes Dunedin, Invercargill, Queenstown, and Wānaka. About the Role This role offers a comprehensive experience across the full range of orthopaedic specialties within a busy and dynamic clinical environment. The position provides coverage across both Otago Region and Southland Region (for some orthopaedic specialities), delivering care to a diverse patient population. This is an excellent opportunity to build comprehensive surgical and clinical experience within a well-established department. The scope of your work will be varied and will include exposure to a range of subspecialties including: Foot and Ankle Arthroplasty Sports Medicine Paediatric This position offers the opportunity to deliver healthcare across a large geographical region, providing exposure to a diverse and complex case mix and fostering the development of a broad and comprehensive clinical skill set. There is a well‑established collaborative relationship with University of Otago, supporting a range of teaching and research opportunities for those wishing to pursue academic interests alongside their clinical responsibilities. The service is strongly committed to ongoing professional development, with a structured programme that includes weekly teaching sessions, case‑based discussions, journal clubs, and peer review meetings. About You Our ideal candidate will have: Registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand 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 MCNZ. A minimum of 2 years post‑qualification and possess a strong interest in progressing their orthopaedic careers and be keen to become a participating member of the team. It is a requirement of the Medical Council of New Zealand that your qualifications are approved through EPIC. If you have a commitment to working in New Zealand, it is highly recommended that you start this process as soon as possible to allow your subsequent registration to be undertaken in a timely fashion. For more information, please visit the MCNZ website reEPIC Credentialing. Working at Health New Zealand Health NZ | Te Whatu Ora Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. #J-18808-Ljbffr