Surgery Registrars (Orthopaedics) - Wellington Region

Our opportunity Permanent Surgical Registrar positions with an allocation of Orthopaedics Ongoing 2027 Orthopaedic allocations for strong candidates. Commencing as soon as possible or 3 August 2026. 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 its best to accommodate the run preferences stated in your cover letter. The Wellington Region offers runs in General Surgery, Vascular, Paediatric Surgery, Cardiothoracic, Neurosurgery, Urology, Otolaryngology, Orthopaedics and 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, refer to the current Multi‑Employer Collective Agreements. Experience And 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 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, live theatre, music and festivals. It is renowned for its café culture, nightlife, fantastic restaurants, sparkling harbour, surf spots, amazing views, outdoor activities and close proximity to vineyards. 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, 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. Our Hospitals and Services Join our fellow 510 Resident Medical Officers employed by the 3 Districts of the Wellington Region (Capital & Coast, Hutt Valley and Wairarapa) to gain leading experience, medical supervision and training. HUTT HOSPITAL Hutt Hospital provides specialist regional services in plastic and maxillofacial surgery. The Hospital employs approximately 1500 staff and currently has around 270 beds with plans to increase this further. The surgical allocation is split between 27 general surgical and gynaecology beds, 22 orthopaedic and 27 plastic surgery beds. WELLINGTON HOSPITAL Provides secondary and tertiary surgical services and serves a local population of 296,000 and provides tertiary surgical services to a regional population of over 1 million. Wellington Regional Hospital is a tertiary hospital with modern facilities including a Surgical Assessment and Planning Unit (SAPU) and offers exciting opportunities and top level training. Kenepuru Community Hospital provides predominantly secondary services catering to the communities north of Wellington, including Porirua and Kapiti. WAIRARAPA HOSPITAL (MASTERTON) Wairarapa hospital is a busy rural hospital with up to 92 beds, covering all aspects of secondary health care. There is a full range of secondary level surgical services at Wairarapa Hospital. The resident services of general surgery, obstetrics and gynaecology, and orthopaedics are well supported by a team of anaesthetists, radiology (with CT and teleradiology), laboratory and pharmacy services, and allied health disciplines. Visiting specialists support resident services, providing an increasing number of specialties on site including ENT, ophthalmology, urology and plastic surgery, and many outpatient clinics. EEO Statement 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. Ma tini, ma mano, ka rapa te whai By joining together we will succeed #J-18808-Ljbffr