Emergency Department Registrar at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern, Southland
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
Emergency Department Registrar
Southland Hospital
Permanent Fulltime
Salary Band C – $127,338 - $194,820
- Join us as we change the future of healthcare in Southern New Zealand
- Fantastic opportunity for 12 months ACEM training including TS4 accreditation
- Close to some of New Zealand most famous national parks and ski fields
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
- You will be part of a close-knit team of 9 FACEMs, 10 Registrars, 2 MOSS, and 7 Senior House Officers managing over 39,000 patients annually (21% Paediatrics),
- Full case-mix including a relatively high level of major trauma.
- All major specialties are on site
- ACEM Paediatric logbook accreditation
- Dedicated 6month Anaesthetics term available to ED trainees
- The fellowship exam pass rate has been 4 out of 4 the past 5 years
- EM Diploma and Certificate supervision (5 Certificate graduates past 3 years)
- 4 hours per week protected teaching time, consultant led. All registrars
- 15 hours per day of direct FACEM on-floor supervision
- Rotations to accredited specialty inpatient units available. Paediatrics includes neonatal unit
- More hands-on experience – your patient, your procedure
About the Team/Service/ Location
The main cities in the Southern District include Dunedin, Invercargill, Queenstown, and Wānaka. Southern is world famous for its picturesque mountains, fiords, glaciers, coastlines, and lakes that are often depicted on postcards and movies. But that's not all - it's also adventure-central with a great cultural and foodie scene. You can set your sights on Southern where you can truly have it all-advancing your career whilst living your best life amidst some of the most stunning scenery New Zealand has to offer.
For more information on living and working in Southland click here
About you
Our ideal candidate will have:
- A minimum of 3 years post qualification experience, including at least six months ED experience
- 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
- It is requirement of the Medical Council of New Zealand that your qualifications are approved through EPIC. If you have a commitment to working in New Zealand, it is highly recommended that you start this process as soon as possible to allow your subsequent registration to be undertaken in a timely fashion. For more information, please visit MCNZ website re EPIC Credentialing.
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. If you have any questions about the role, please contact deb.mcdonald@tewhatu.ora.govt.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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Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details
| Employer: | Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern |
| Location: | Southland |
| Position type: | Permanent Full time |
| Category: | Health |
| Date listed: | 30-Apr-2026 |
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| Closing date: | 03-Aug-2026 |
| Reference: | 1941 |
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