General Medicine Registrar - Wairarapa Hospital - Second-half 2026

Welcome Nau mai, haere mai ki Ūpoko ki te uru hauora. Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role. About the Role Permanent Medicine Registrar position starting 3 August 2026. 6‑month initial allocation to a General Medicine training position at Wairarapa Hospital in Masterton, with subsequent rotations to other regional hospitals. This is an RACP‑accredited 6‑month training position, but we are open to consider a doctor who could work in this position for an entire year (two 6‑month postings). Responsibilities Serve as the General Medical Registrar with a small team of consultant physicians and pre‑vacational doctors, and have a great opportunity to lead and learn. Have direct contact with the SMO physician team and other clinical teams, providing a wide scope of hands‑on learning. Cover Surgery, Paediatrics, Orthopaedics and O&G when rostered on for long days and weekends. Qualifications Suitable for Resident Medical Officers who have completed at least PGY2. Overseas doctors who have worked in New Zealand before and already have General Registration are eligible to apply. Must have eligibility for General Registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand. Must be a New Zealand or Australian citizen or resident, or possess an appropriate visa to be eligible to live and work in NZ. Not suitable for overseas Examination/PLAB pathway applicants or overseas doctors working at consultant level wanting entry on a VOC pathway. Benefits Subsidised shared Registrar accommodation (free-ish if you have a mortgage or rent elsewhere in New Zealand). 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. Regional Rotations Rotational across multiple hospitals including Wellington Regional, Kenepuru, Hutt and Wairarapa (Masterton) Hospitals, which means you may rotate to these sites after your year in Masterton if you wish. Specialty Exposure General Medicine, Cardiology, Medical Oncology, Gastroenterology, Endocrinology, Immunology, Rehabilitation, Rheumatology, Haematology, HOP and Acute HOP, Nephrology, Infectious Diseases, Geriatrics, Respiratory, Renal, Neurology, and Palliative Care. Diversity & Inclusion E pā ana ki a tatou – Diversity. Here at the Health New Zealand – 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. How to Apply For further information on this role please email [email protected] and indicate the job title and vacancy number (RMO_39_25) in the subject line. Application will be considered immediately – this opportunity will close as soon as we place. #J-18808-Ljbffr