ARC 2027 - TGA ED Senior House Officer at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Lakes, Bay of Plenty

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• ED Senior House Officer - Tauranga
• Full time role commencing February 2027.
• This is an exciting opportunity for Senior House Officers to join a dynamic and evolving Emergency Department at Tauranga Hospital, one of New Zealands top hospitals. With a broad case-mix and a busy, fast-paced environment, you'll gain invaluable experience and exposure to a wide variety of cases. Taurangas stunning beaches, warm climate, and outdoor lifestyle make it an ideal place to live and work.

Benefits

  Comprehensive clinical experience with over 50,000 patient presentations annually.

A supportive teaching environment, including protected teaching hours and active simulation programs.

Opportunities for rotations across multiple specialties (general medicine, paediatrics, O&G, psychiatry, general surgery, orthopaedics).

Research opportunities for those interested in furthering their knowledge.

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 a Senior House Officer in the Emergency Department at Tauranga Hospital, you will join a busy, fast-paced department where you will be exposed to a wide range of clinical scenarios. You will be supported by an experienced team of senior medical officers (SMOs) and registrars, ensuring that you receive ample guidance and supervision. This role offers excellent opportunities for learning and development, including the potential to gain an ACEM Certificate in Emergency Medicine.

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About the Team/Service
Our Emergency Department is part of Tauranga Hospital, a Level 5 hospital offering acute services to the Bay of Plenty region. The ED is a fast-paced, high-volume service, seeing 50,000 patients per year, including a 20% paediatric case load. The team consists of 16 SMOs (15 FACEMs) and 7 ED registrars, creating a robust, collaborative environment for trainees.

About you

As a Senior House Officer in the Emergency Department, you will have a strong desire to learn and be involved in a variety of emergency medical cases. The role is ideal for those looking to develop a broad base of experience in Emergency Medicine. You should be a team player with good communication skills, capable of working effectively under pressure. The role requires the following qualifications and attributes:

Registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ).

Previous experience in an acute hospital setting is desirable, but not essential.

An interest in Emergency Medicine and willingness to pursue further training in the field.

MBChB or equivalent medical qualification.

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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