ENT Registrar (Otolaryngology) (2026 RMO Training Year) at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua MidCentral, Manawatu / Whanganui

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

 

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.

 

Start date: 2 February 2026

This position is part of RMO Annual Recruitment Cycle, current vacancies are advertised separately.

 

About the Role

MidCentral provides an excellent grounding for ENT Registrars looking to grow and develop their skills as a provider of tertiary cancer and a wide range of general otolaryngology surgical services MidCentral undertakes a range of complex surgeries with superb learning opportunities as well as hands on operating time and outpatient clinics. Dedicated teaching sessions for registrars by consultants every week. Once monthly regional CPD Half Day sessions in the unit makes for an attractive ENT Unit to work in.

 

About us

Palmerston North Regional Hospital is the premier healthcare institution in the MidCentral Region. With a dedicated Intensive Care Unit, Coronary Care Unit, and Regional Cancer Treatment Service, as well as one of the largest trauma centres nationwide, Palmerston North Hospital provides industry leading specialised care and emergency treatment to the MidCentral region.

As a teaching hospital affiliated with New Zealand medical schools, we unite exceptional healthcare practice with modern education and research. MidCentral is an excellent place to begin or continue your professional career in an engaging and supportive environment.

MidCentral region is ideally situated for all lifestyles – Striking scenery with multiple hiking & biking tracks with beaches, ski fields and wineries close by as well as excellent schools and tertiary institutions.  The perfect blend of rural and city living.

 

Visit our careers site here for more information about Palmerston North hospital.

 

Benefits

• An encouraging learning environment where you will continue to grow.
• A professional and supportive culture and team setting
• Fulfilling and challenging work with great lifestyle options
• Tailored wellness programmes

 

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 www.mcnz.org.nz
• Completed PGY2 year or equivalent.

 

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | The Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.  

In the interests of protecting our people and our patients, all appointments will be subject to:

• Occupational Health Assessment
• Some positions are defined as a Core Children's worker under the Children's Act and require full safety checks completed before employment commences. (Police Vetting)

 

How to apply

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For further information about this role please reach out to:

Lindy Chivell - RMO Recruiter

 

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