General Surgery Registrar (non-SET) at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Te Tai Tokerau, Northland

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Whangarei Hospital

2023 Training Year - January 2023

At Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Te Tai Tokerau we offer you the trust, freedom and autonomy to make the job your own. But you'll never feel you're working alone. Our committed and resourceful team are always ready to support on patients and pathologies you won't find anywhere else. Work isn't the only place where you'll find exciting new challenges - we also offer a lifestyle and landscape ready for adventure.

Start your journey with Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Te Tai Tokerau - right now we are looking for a General Surgery Registrar to learn from the close knit and supportive general surgical department in Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Te Tai Tokerau where you will find the ideal stepping stone to SET training.

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Te Tai Tokerau is committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and holds stewardship for equitable health outcomes for Māori as Tāngata Whenua as the highest priority.

Advance your career learning from highly skilled, genuine caring consultants with access to teaching and training in a department active in research with opportunity for presentations and publications. As a General Surgical Registrar you will work alongside skilled and supportive general surgical, colorectal, upper GI, breast and oncoplastic, melanoma, endocrine and laparoscopic surgeons and have the opportunity to learn and undertake endoscopy and minor procedure plastics and skin lesion removals. 

Why Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Te Tai Tokerau?

At Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Te Tai Tokerau, you will gain excellent experience in one of New Zealand's largest medium sized DHB where we take great pride in our level of training and education.

Based in sunny Whangarei there is plenty for you and your family and friends to do here without budget breaking rents and traffic jams. World class hikes, forests, beach, surfing and diving spots are right on our doorstep with the Poor Knights a leisurely 30 minute drive from the city centre. While you will be in close proximity to the world renowned Bay of Islands, if entertainment, great restaurants and cafes are sought closer to home the lively, holiday atmosphere of the Whangarei water front provides the perfect range of choice with family friendly parks nearby. Steeped in cultural significance you will learn about the indigenous Maori culture of New Zealand through your time in Northland providing you with a unique work experience of both city and rural New Zealand.

Are you overseas and always wanted to come to New Zealand? We will cover the cost of a one-way flight to get you here and $1000 toward relocation expenses

How to apply

You must have either general registration or be eligible for registration with the New Zealand Medical Council (www.mcnz.org.nz). Check if you're eligible here: http://www.mcnz.org/get-registered/registration-self-assessment-tool/

Please provide three written references upon applying for this position, the reference template is attached.

A career with Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Te Tai Tokerau will see you action meaningful change in the region we love, and in your professional development – all whilst enjoying everything the stunning North has to offer. You really can enjoy the best of both.

Our people live our Values:

Tangata I te tuatahi People First - People are central to all we do

Whakaute (tuku mana) Respect - We treat others as they would like to be treated

Manaaki Caring - We nurture those around us, and treat all with dignity and compassion

Whakawhitiwhiti korero Communication - We communicate safely, openly and with respect to promote clear understanding

Taumata teitei (hiranga) Excellence - Our attitude of excellence inspires success, competence, confidence and innovation

For further information, please email RMO.Unit@northlanddhb.org.nz or visit our website www.northlanddhb.org.nz

Vacancy No: SGR2023