Paediatric Registrars - Commencing 2026! at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Lakes, Bay of Plenty

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Paediatric Junior & Senior Registrars Rotorua Hospital
• Enjoy the benefits of working in a recently refurbished childrens unit
• Work with Lakes for your 2026 Training Year!

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

• Join the Paediatric team at a recently refurbished modernised childrens unit.
• Enjoy the benefits of working in a smaller hospital, experience general and acute medicine, with a supportive team of consultants, house officers, medical students and nursing staff.
• Your roster will allow for you to enjoy all that Rotorua has to offer with longer summers and shorter winters.

Click here for the Junior Registrar position description

Click here for the Senior Registrar position description

About the Location

• Our department consists of Paediatricians with a wide variety of sub-speciality interests from neonatal, community paediatrics, to mental health, and a supportive team of specialist nurses, and visiting sub-specialists.
• Lakes is located in the central North Island of New Zealand - Aotearoa. Rotorua is located approximately 230 kilometers (143 miles) southeast of Auckland, while Taupō is located approximately 80 kilometers (50 miles) south of Rotorua.
• Lakes is a geothermal wonderland and is also home to several scenic lakes, including Lake Taupō, the largest lake in New Zealand. Rotorua and Taupō are the go-to places for hiking, mountain biking, and water sports; you can also dive into traditional experiences and learn more about Māori culture in the region. 

For more information on living and working in Lakes, click here

About you

You will have:

• MCNZ registration and or be eligible for general or provisional general registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand. You can check your eligibility for registration by visiting the Council's website at www.mcnz.org.nz
• Completion of at least 1 year of advanced training in general paediatrics
• You will be an advanced trainee in their last year of general paediatric training with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians.

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 apply please click “apply now.”  All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by Monday, 9^th of June 2025.

Please ensure you submit your application with your up to date CV, a personalised cover letter and ideally x3 written references provided on the MCNZ RP6 Form

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Sarah Gray, Medical Staff Recruiter.