ED Registrar, Whakatane 2026 Training Year at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty, Bay of Plenty

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Benefits

• 12 months accredited Emergency Medicine training with ACEM.
• Rural hospital experience with strong links to inpatient specialist teams.
• 18-bed department with ~27,000 presentations/year, 25% of which are paediatric.
• Dedicated non-clinical days and opportunity to lead a non-clinical project.
• Located on the beautiful East Coast – outdoor lifestyle, beaches, and a friendly hospital team.
• This is a unique opportunity for Emergency Medicine Registrar trainees to experience rural medicine in a supportive, well-equipped hospital setting. If you're looking to escape the fast-paced grind of a tertiary ED and want to enjoy a lifestyle surrounded by beaches and community, Whakatāne could be your ideal next step.

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

As an Emergency Medicine Registrar at Whakatāne Hospital, you will work in a smaller, yet dynamic and high-functioning ED that serves a rural and diverse population across the Eastern Bay of Plenty. The role includes clinical shifts rostered alongside experienced SMOs, non-clinical development days, and 1:4 weekend coverage. This position is accredited for 12 months of training with the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (ACEM).

You will be exposed to a broad spectrum of presentations with the added challenge of rural medicine. This role also offers a great lifestyle balance with opportunities to enjoy the outdoors and contribute to community-centred healthcare.

About the Team/Service

Te Ahuru O Ruhuaariki (Whakatāne Emergency Department) is a dedicated, collaborative, and culturally aware team serving a large rural catchment. We are committed to delivering culturally safe care and upholding our Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations. We value equity, compassion, teamwork, and clinical excellence.

About you

You will be a committed Emergency Medicine trainee who thrives in a smaller, more personal hospital setting. You'll bring enthusiasm for rural emergency medicine, a desire to work closely with your SMO colleagues, and an awareness of the health challenges and inequities Māori communities face. You will align with our values of Compassion, All-One-Team, Responsive, and Excellence, and bring a collaborative spirit to our team.

All Applications Should Include

• Up-to-date CV and completed Te Whatu Ora online application.
• Three x referee reports (one of whom must be your most recent supervisor).  Reports must be received by the above-stated closing date.   
• Please follow the link below to the referee form.  Te Whatu Ora – BOP will not contact referees – it is the applicant's responsibility to provide references with their application.
• References should be attached to your application.  If this is not possible before the closing date they can be emailed to medicalstaffrecruitment@bopdhb.govt.nz

Unfortunately, incomplete applications cannot be considered.

How to Apply

To apply please click “Apply online” or apply via our website by clicking here. All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal before 11:59 pm on 09/06/2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Emma Cornor at medicalstaffrecruitment@bopdhb.govt.nz