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, House Officer
• Permanent, Part-time or Full-time, Rostered and Rotating Shifts
• 6 month to 12 month placements

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 House Officers to join us at Hawke's Bay Fallen Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital. We're excited to offer opportunities for House Officers available in January, April, July, and/or October 2026.

At Hawke’s Bay, we prioritize a supportive work environment and are dedicated to fostering excellence in education. Rotations are available in departments including:

• General Medicine
• Cardiology
• Endocrinology
• Respiratory
• Neurology/Gastroenterology
• Renal
• Psychiatry
• Medical Relief
• General Surgery
• Vascular
• ENT/Maxillofacial/Ophthalmology
• Urology
• Orthopaedics
• Surgical Relief

Other House Officer runs that you can apply for via our separate adverts:

• Emergency Medicine
• Obstetrics & Gynaecology
• Paediatrics

About the Team/Service/ Location
We employ a team of 190 Resident Medical Officers, made up of 67 House Officers and 123 Registrars. 

Our teaching programme is comprehensive featuring Grand Rounds, specialty-specific clinical meetings, pathology conferences, clinic-radiology discussions, and weekly teaching sessions. We foster a diverse, dynamic, and collegial work environment with a strong focus on staff well-being and support. 

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. 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) PGY2 or above. For our UK applicants you will need to have completed Foundation Years 1 & 2
• Not suitable for PGY1
• 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, April, July or October 2026