Non-Training Neurosurgery Registrar 0.5 FTE | Commencing July 2025 at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waitaha Canterbury, Christchurch

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

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

When you work with the Canterbury District Health Board, you - re part of something very special. We plan, fund and deliver health services to the almost 600,000 people that live in the Canterbury region. We are committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its principles by ensuring our partnership with Māori are at the forefront of all our conversations.

Waipapa is our new facility that has a footprint of 10,450m2, making it the South Island - s largest tertiary hospital.

Other facilities within the Canterbury District Health Board include:

• Christchurch Women - s Hospital
• Hillmorton Hospital and the Princes Margaret Hospital - Mental Health Services
• Burwood Hospital - Older Persons Health and Rehabilitation Services, including the Spinal injuries Unit
• Ashburton Hospital - General Hospital, south of Christchurch

This is a 0.5FTE fixed term position, commencing on the 28th July 2025 - 1st February 2026.

About the Service

• We are the largest South Island Neurosurgery centre with 6 Consultant Neurosurgeons and have a full Neurosurgery and Spinal Surgery practice including Paediatric Neurosurgery, Neurovascular Interventional Radiology and Surgery, and Spinal Neuromodulation at Christchurch Public Hospital. 
• Our team includes 4 full time Registrars which will expand to 5 with this appointment. Two of our Registrars are vocational trainees from the University of Virginia and Australasia. We have a strong educational focus for our Registrars and Housesurgeons.

About you

• You will have completed PGY2.
• Knowledge and commitment of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and how the principles can be applied to health.
• A willingness to grow and further develop an equity lens and skillset, both to assist Māori and minority groups. 
• You must be eligible for general or provisional general registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand. You can check your eligibility by visiting the Council - s website at www.mcnz.org.nz

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 11th June 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact rdst@cdhb.health.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.