General Medicine Registrars - Whangārei at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Te Tai Tokerau, Northland

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Fulltime Permanent
• Whangārei Hospital
• Commencing February 2026

Achieving the best health outcomes for our patients starts with expecting the best from ourselves, and right now Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora – Northland District is looking for exceptional General Medical Registrars to join our team in February 2026.

At Health New Zealand – Northland District, the passion and pride of Northlanders resonate throughout our work. Based in one of New Zealand's most stunning and accessible locations, our team is dedicated to delivering healthcare tailored to our region's distinct needs.

Whangārei is the largest hospital in Northland, providing secondary care services for the region, supported by four regional hospitals. Due to the population make up and the unselected nature of our admissions, our Registrars gain experience managing a wide variety of conditions including rarer conditions such as rheumatic fever, tuberculosis and meningococcal disease.

About our Service and General Medicine Registrar Role

• Accredited for 24 months basic training and 12 months advanced physician training with RACP.
• An active clinical training programme with didactic sessions, interactive based teaching, journal club and videoconferencing of RACP lectures.
• Provision of close supervision for trainees in acute and outpatient settings, allied with a commitment to teaching
• Rotations in the following specialties – Please advise preference in application:
  • General Medicine
  • Cardiology
  • Geriatric and Stroke
  • Haematology
  • Oncology
  • Renal
  • Acute Care of Elderly

Our General Medicine Registrars are part of a dynamic team of Medical Registrars and Consultants with special interests in cardiology, diabetes, respiratory medicine, nephrology and oncology. Working closely with your consultant means you can widen your practice as your skills grow.

A career with Health New Zealand - Northland 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. If you want to grow as a clinician, reinforce skills, or broaden your experience you need to speak with us.

About the Location

As a region, Te Tai Tokerau (Northland) is renowned for its beautiful beaches and relaxed lifestyle.  Please look at some of what we offer; https://www.northlandnz.com/visit/ For more information about Northland hospitals please visit our website www.northlanddhb.org.nz and to see what the Northland region has to offer visit the Northland official tourism website www.northlandnz.com/visit/ / http://www.whangareinz.com/

For more information on living and working in Northland click here

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te 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.  

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.”  All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by 9 June 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact RMO Unit via email: rmo.unit@northlanddhb.org.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

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