Surgery Registrars (Orthopaedics) - August 2026 - Wellington Region

Overview Nau mai, haere mai ki Ūpoko ki te uru hauora. Our opportunity: Permanent Surgical Registrar positions available with an allocation of Orthopaedics. Role Details Ongoing 2027 Orthopaedic allocations for strong candidates. Commencing as soon as possible or 3 August 2026. Later start possible for overseas candidates. Surgery allocations are across Wellington, Hutt Valley and Wairarapa (Masterton) Hospitals. The Wellington Region Surgery RMO positions are rotational across multiple hospitals, including Wellington Regional, Hutt Valley and Wairarapa (Masterton) Hospitals, meaning you may rotate to any of these sites during your time with us. If you are successful in gaining a position, the service will do their best to accommodate run preferences stated within your cover letter. The Wellington Region offers runs in General Surgery; Vascular; Paediatric Surgery, Cardiothoracic; Neurosurgery; Urology; Otolaryngology; Orthopaedics; Plastics. General Surgery covers Colorectal, Endocrine, Breast and Upper‑Gastrointestinal surgery. Vascular includes endovascular work and kidney transplants. RMO salaries are calculated based on relevant previous years of experience and the average weekly hours of work as set out in the relevant run description. For the current salary bands, please refer to the current Multi‑Employer Collective Agreements. Experience & Eligibility Suitable for Resident Medical Officers who will be PGY3/F3 or above by the role commencement date. You must have eligibility for general or provisional general registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand. Information on the process of application can be found on their website at http://www.mcnz.org.nz/ or http://www.mcnz.org.nz/get-registered/registration-self-assessment-tool/. You will need to be a NZ or Australian citizen or resident, or have an appropriate visa to be eligible to live and work in NZ. The immigration NZ website can be found at https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new‑zealand-visas. What’s in it for me? Home to the NZ Government, Wellington is a vibrant place to live and work and has repeatedly been voted as New Zealand’s top lifestyle city. Wellington is considered a cultural and creative hub of the country and hosts numerous cultural events as well as live theatre, music and festivals. We are renowned for our caf culture, nightlife, fantastic restaurants, sparkling harbour, surf spots, amazing views, outdoor activities and close proximity to vineyards ensuring you are never short of activities to do outside of working hours. For more information about living in Wellington, visit the WellingtonNZ website. You will love working with us as you will have the opportunity to rotate across our three Regional Districts and includes the possibility of Rural attachments without having to leave the region. As we are a large employer and include a tertiary hospital, there are vast career progression opportunities available due to the high number of Registrar positions and wide range of specialties across the region. We also ensure that formal and informal teaching sessions are available to all of our RMOs. How to Apply Click the apply now button to send your application directly to us. For further information on this role please email [email protected] and indicate the job title and vacancy number (RMO_7_25) in the subject line. Please note we will be reviewing all applications after advertising period has closed. About Us Here at the Te Whatu Ora Capital, Coast, Hutt Valley & Wairarapa districts we embrace diversity and welcome applications from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disability and religions. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and serve our community. #J-18808-Ljbffr