Intensive Care Registrar - 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, Intensive Care Registrar
• 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 Intensive Care (ICU) Registrar to join our Intensive Care Unit here at Hawke's Bay Fallen Soldiers Memorial Hospital. The 2026 training year commences on 2 February and mid-year starts 3 August.

Our ICU is accredited as a C12 unit under the CICM training program, with endorsements for General, Rural, and Paediatric training.

We actively support CICM candidates, helping them prepare for Part 1 and Part 2 exams, and have a history of trainees successfully completing their CICM research projects during their time with us. Non-training registrars have also published research projects in peer-reviewed journals. All registrars have the chance to get involved in quality improvement and research initiatives, contributing to the ongoing advancement of our department.

About the Team/Service/ Location
The successful candidate would join a team of 12-14 Registrars and a diverse group of nurses, doctors, and allied health professionals.

Our ICU provides critical care for both adult and paediatric patients, managing complex cases and transporting patients within Hawke’s Bay and to tertiary referral centres. You’ll have opportunities to be involved in rotary wing and road transfers.

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) PGY4 or above, although we will also consider applications from enthusiastic PGY3s
• You have completed or planning to complete a BASIC within the first month of employment
• 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, 2 February 2026 or Monday, 3 August 2026