Paediatric Senior 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, Paediatric Senior House Officer
• Permanent, Full-time Rostered and Rotating Shifts
• 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 Paediatric Senior House Officer to join our Paediatric Department here at Hawke's Bay Fallen Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital. The 2026 training year commences on 19 January.

The combined  RMO’s rotate through a shared roster, ensuring coverage across all acute areas, including the Children’s Ward, Special Care Baby Unit, and Delivery Suite. At the start of the rotation a range of training opportunities, such as Newborn Life Support and introduction to acute paediatric care, are offered with Senior House Officers receiving instruction and support from senior staff.

There is an opportunity to sit for the Diploma in Child Health making this an excellent placement for RMOs interested in paediatrics as a career. Additionally, there is a well established pathway for those ready to transition into a Registrar training position. This rotation also provides valuable paediatric experience for those pursuing careers in General Practice, Emergency Medicine, and other specialties.

About the Team/Service/ Location
The 5 Paediatric Senior House Officers work as a team with 5 Registrars, a Paediatric Fellow, and 9 Specialist Consultants.

Our department is fast paced and offers substantial exposure to a broad range of paediatric cases. Our Paediatric Team is supportive and cohesive and dedicated to the professional development of RMOs at all stages of their training. We take pride in our strong reputation for delivering high-quality care, fostering innovation, and prioritising staff development.

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 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
• 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