Medical 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, Medical Registrar including Basic Trainees
• 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 Medical Registrars including Basic Trainees to join our Medical Department here at Hawke's Bay Fallen Soldiers Memorial Hospital. The 2026 placements are 2 February and/or 3 August.

Our Department of Medicine is made up of 9 ward-based teams, including 28 Dual-Trained Internal Medicine Physicians, 24 Registrars, 15 House Officers, and support from Trainee Interns.

We offer a comprehensive training environment that enables trainees to complete all requirements of Basic Physician Training. Advanced Trainees are encouraged to apply for specialised positions in Renal, Respiratory, or Older Persons’ Health, which are advertised separately.

About the Team/Service/ Location
We foster a collaborative, supportive and collegial work environment. Our current rotations include Cardiology, Respiratory, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, General Medicine (with Neurology and Older Peoples’ Health), Renal, Acute Medicine 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) PGY3 or above
• 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 and training statis.
• 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