ARC 2027 - TGA Advanced Trainee Registrar at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Lakes, Bay of Plenty

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Medical Registrars - Advanced Training
Tauranga
Full Time role commencing February 2027. 
Join a dynamic and supportive department with accredited advanced training opportunities in General & Acute Medicine, Oncology, and Geriatric Medicine. Based in the stunning Bay of Plenty region, this is an ideal role for senior registrars seeking broad exposure, excellent teaching, and a great lifestyle.

Benefits:

Accredited advanced training positions in General and Acute Medicine, Oncology, and Geriatric Medicine
Two nationally appointed positions in Cardiology and Gastroenterology
Comprehensive year-round teaching programme
Diverse clinical exposure across multiple subspecialties
Excellent consultant support and supervision
Located in a highly desirable coastal region with excellent work-life balance

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
As an Advanced Training Medical Registrar at Tauranga Hospital, you will work across a wide range of subspecialties including Acute General Medicine, Cardiology, Respiratory, Gastroenterology, Endocrinology, Rheumatology, Renal, Neurology, Oncology, Health in Ageing, Haematology, Palliative Care, and Infectious Diseases.

You will join a department with 36 Medical Registrar positions, including advanced training posts, within a busy secondary care hospital with approximately 350 beds, including:
90 medical beds
39 elderly/rehabilitation beds (including stroke unit)
10-bed ICU
10-bed CCU
28-bed Acute Assessment Unit

Registrars benefit from working in a supportive environment that encourages both clinical excellence and professional development.

Click [here] to view the full position description.

About the Team/Service
The Department of Medicine at Tauranga Hospital is staffed by a large team of dedicated consultants across multiple disciplines, fostering a teaching-rich environment with close registrar-supervisor collaboration. The service supports learning through regular education sessions, simulation training, and multidisciplinary teamwork.

Situated on New Zealands eastern coast, Tauranga offers a beautiful setting with golden beaches, native bush, and a temperate climate. It's a highly desirable lifestyle destination, especially for those seeking a balance between a rewarding career and quality of life.

About you

As an Advanced Trainee Medical Registrar, you will:
Be enrolled in or eligible for advanced training in internal medicine (RACP)
Hold (or be eligible for) registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand
Have strong clinical and communication skills
Demonstrate commitment to equitable, patient-centred care
Show awareness of Māori health and equity, in line with Te Tiriti o Waitangi

All Applications Should Include

Up-to-date CV and completed Te Whatu Ora online application.

Three x referee reports (one of whom must be your most recent supervisor). Reports must be received by the above-stated closing date.

Please click the link [here] to the referee form. Te Whatu Ora BOP will not contact referees it is the applicants responsibility to provide references with their application.

References should be attached to your application. If this is not possible before the closing date, they can be emailed to Rose Siaosi at medicalstaffrecruitment@bopdhb.govt.nz

Unfortunately, incomplete applications cannot be considered.

How to Apply

To apply please click Apply online or apply via our website by clicking here. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59 pm on 08/06/2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Rose Siaosi at medicalstaffrecruitment@bopdhb.govt.nz

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