ARC 2027 - NICU Advanced Trainee Registrar at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waikato, Waikato

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Role Registrar, NICU Advanced Trainee, Waikato Hospital
• Fixed Term Fulltime
• Are you ready for an exciting opportunity for 2027?
• Be part of our friendly and inspiring multi-cultural team

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

Applications are invited for the position of Neonatal Advanced Trainee within the Waikids Neonatal Child Health department at Waikato Hospital commencing February 2027. This is an opportunity to be part of a progressive team based in a modern tertiary hospital.

This Neonatal Advanced Trainee positionis suitable for advanced paediatric trainees either specialising in neonatology or general paediatrics with a special interest in neonatology. It might also be suitable for a recently qualified paediatrician in the early progessional career.

You will be involved in clinical care and educational activities. Clinical duties will include after hours duties on the Neonatal unit RMO/NP roster, not including nights. The role meets the RACP neonatal advanced training requirements with time accredited for up to 24 months, and incorporates a research/quality improvement component. There might be an opportunity to undertake specific skill acquisition in a subset of neonatal care, eg. Ultrasound, ventilation, research, or further tertiary study qualifications.
 

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About the Team/Service

At Te Whatu Ora, Waikato, we have been on an incredible journey to become the best Childrens Health Service in New Zealand. We want you to join our team to further improve our high performing service. Every day you will have the chance to improve the health outcomes of our tamariki, rangitahi and whanau, while developing your skills and expertise along the way. We are offering you the opportunity to balance a rewarding career with the great lifestyle you have always dreamed about.

Te Whatu Ora Waikato District serves a population of more than 390,000 (950,000 in the whole Midland region) and covers more than 21,000 square km. It stretches from northern Coromandel to close to Mt Ruapehu in the south and from Raglan on the west coast to Waihi on the east. There are around 7000 births per year. The Waikato is the perfect region for someone wanting close access to beaches, lakes and mountains, to enjoy the numerous outdoor activities we have at our door step.

If you are an overseas doctor, please visit the Medical Council of New Zealand website to ensure that your qualifications meet their criteria for registration to practice medicine in New Zealand. You can check your eligibility by clicking here.

We will short list those we consider to be appropriate applicants and run an interview selection process for the positions for those short listed.

About you

As a NICU Advanced Trainee, you need to .

• Be an Advanced Trainee, registered in a RACP Paediatric division (or equivalent) training programme
• Have appropriate experience
• Be interested in broadening your clinical exposure in NICU
• Be eligible to work in New Zealand, with a practising certificate form the Medical Council of New Zealand.

We are dedicated to achieving health equity for Maori and other priority populations. We are a Crown entity and an active partner in Te Tiriti o WEaitangi. Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand is guided by Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to upholding the articles.

We have a strong emphasis and excellent reputation in teaching and training, of both undergraduate medical students and paediatric trainees, and are committed to the ongoing growth from the University of Aucklands Waikato Clinical School and the Clinical Audit Support Unit.

How to Apply

To apply please click Apply online or apply via our Waikato Careers website by clicking here.All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59 pm on 8 June 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Rachel Posselt at Rachel.Posselt@waikatodhb.health.nz

For further information, please contact:

Dr Miranda Bailey-Wild at Miranda.Bailey@waikatodhb.health.nz

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

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