Emergency Medicine Registrar - Commencing 2026! at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Lakes, Bay of Plenty

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Trainee & Senior Registrar Emergency Department - Rotorua Hospital
• 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 Emergency department as a training or non-training registrar.
• 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.
• Rotorua ED is accredited for 24 months of ED training by the Australasian College of Emergency Medicine (ACEM) including the paediatric logbook. We offer an anaesthetic rotation for our trainees, as well as easily accessible placements in general medicine and paediatrics. We have 4 hours of protected teaching per week, several of our current FACEMs are involved in ACEM exam question writing and we have an examiner.

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About the Location

• Rotorua Hospital has all secondary level specialties with tertiary level care provided at Waikato hospital. The patient mix is broad with a full range of trauma, medical, surgical, paediatric and minor presentations. The population we serve has relative high levels of deprivation, social issues, poor health literacy and many live in rural and remote communities. This adds to the acuity and complexity of our patient presentations, but makes our work more rewarding. Our population is 35% Māori and as a team we are committed to improving inequity and aligning with ACEM’s Manaaki Mana strategy. 
• Senior support is excellent; our medical team consists of 12 ED SMOs and 14 ED RMOs. With a small numbers of registrar positions there are abundant opportunities for gaining procedural experience. Half of our FACEMs have achieved Fellowship within the last five years, so are up to date with current College requirements and are enthusiastic about helping trainees prepare and pass the College exams.
• Our friendly team of doctors and nurses operates in a medium-sized ED, with approximately 37,500 attendances per annum.
• 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. 

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
• ACEM trainee or PGY3+ with ED (or other relevant experience) who is interested in ED training.
• Hard working, motivated team player.

What we offer

• 24/7 FACEM supervision (15 hours per day on site)
• Tier 2 ACEM accredited ED (24 months ED training time) including paediatric logbook
• Placements available in anaesthetics, general medicine, paediatrics (TS4 approved ED and paediatrics)
• 4 hours of protected teaching per week
• Credentialing in ultrasound and procedural sedation
• Dynamic FACEMs with experience writing ACEM exam questions and an ACEM examiner.

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

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.