Medical Registrar, Renal Advanced Trainee - 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, Medical Registrar – Renal Advanced Trainee
• 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 a Medical Registrar Advanced Trainee in Renal looking to further your training by joining our Medical Department at Hawke's Bay Fallen Soldiers Memorial Hospital. The 2026 placements are 2 February and/or 3 August.

We are accredited to support one RACP Advanced Trainee in Renal Medicine for up to 12 months. You will be working alongside 4 Renal Physicians, and a strong multi-disciplinary team. There are 2 renal registrar positions – one being filled by a basic trainee or general medical advanced trainee.

Your training will include inpatient renal medicine, community dialysis, and outpatient clinics managing Chronic Kidney Disease, Transplant, and Dialysis, with outreach clinic opportunities in Wairoa.

As a regional hospital, your afterhours work will be in Acute General Medicine. There is opportunity to extend your training time in Hawke’s Bay by rotating through other accredited medical registrar roles, suitable for both advanced and basic training.

About the Team/Service/Location
The wider Medical Department comprises nine ward-based teams and includes 28 dual-trained Internal Medicine Physicians, 24 Registrars, 15 House Officers, and support from Trainee Interns.

We foster a collaborative, supportive and collegial work environment. Our current rotations include Cardiology, Respiratory, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, General Medicine (with Neurology and Older People’s Health), Renal, as well as outpatient-based rotations in Medical Oncology and Haematology.

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. We are supported by a strong regional ICU and flight team with tertiary support for cardiac intervention, cardiothoracic surgery, plastics and neurosurgery from Wellington, 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)
• You are registered as an Advanced Trainee with the Royal Australian College of Physicians, or expecting to become so in 2026
• You have either commenced Renal Advanced training in another location, or are interested in commencing your first year of Renal Advanced Training with us in Hawke’s Bay
• Renal rotations are also available for both RACP Basic & Advanced Trainees, please apply to the Medical Registrar advertisement
• 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. We encourage direct contact with the Renal Team to discuss training opportunities, please contact Dr Andrew McNally, acting Renal Clinical Lead andrew.mcnally@hbdhb.govt.nz or for further information contact the RMO Recruitment Consultant 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