Emergency Medicine House Officer - 2026 Training Year at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Te Matau a Māui Hawke's Bay, Hawkes Bay

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldier’s Hospital, Emergency Medicine House Officer
• Permanent, Full-time, Rostered and Rotating Shifts
• Minimum 6 month or 12 month placement
  
  

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
We are seeking an Emergency Medicine (ED) House Officer to join our Emergency Department here at Hawke's Bay Fallen Soldiers Memorial Hospital.

Our department is accredited as a tier 2 non-major referral site for training with the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (ACEM). You’ll benefit with learning opportunities, setting you up for success if you wish to pursue an Emergency Medicine career.

About the Team/Service/ Location
The successful candidate would join a team of 16 Emergency Medicine Physicians, 1 Medical Officer, 15 Registrars, 8 House Officers and 4 Nurse Practitioners.

Our Emergency Department handles around 50,000 attendances per year, with a 30% admission rate. The general patient acuity is high, with a significant volume of major trauma cases. We operate four observation unit beds, providing care for a wide range of conditions.

Hawke’s Bay Hospital is a 400-bed secondary level public hospital in Hastings, serving a population of over 180,000 people. We offer both acute and elective care across a wide range of medical and surgical specialties, including paediatrics, obstetrics & gynaecology, and more. Although we don’t provide cardiothoracic and neurosurgery, we are supported by a strong regional ICU team, ensuring comprehensive care for a diverse patient population.

Hawke’s Bay offers excellent work-life balance, sun, beaches, exceptional outdoor adventures, great schools, mountains and skiing close by, wonderful food and stunning wineries, vibrant cities and plenty more to boast about. For more information on living and working in Hawke’s Bay click HERE

About you

• You’re a Resident Medical Officer (RMO) PGY3, although we will also consider applications from PGY2s for the second half of the training year
• You are registered or eligible for general registration, with the Medical Council of New Zealand

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 review the run description, click HERE. 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 the RMO Recruitment Consultant via email on rmo.recruitment@hbdhb.govt.nz. 

Application Requirements

• Up-to-date CV detailing full dates of employment.
• Cover letter specifying preferred start date.
• 3x Reference Request forms (including one from your most recent supervisor). Ensure all reports are received by the stated closing date. References should be returned to the RMO Recruitment Consultant, email above. Download the Reference Request Form here.

Important Dates
Applications Close:   Monday, 9 June 2025
Offers Made:             Monday, 18 August 2025
Acceptances by:       Monday, 25 August 2025
Start Date:                Monday, 19 January 2026 or Monday, 20 July 2026