General Medicine Registrars at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau, Northland

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Whangārei Hospital
Fulltime Permanent
Commencing February 2027

Achieving the best health outcomes for our patients starts with expecting the best from ourselves, and right now Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Northland District is looking for exceptional General Medical Registrars to join our team in February 2027.

At Health New Zealand Northland District, the passion and pride of Northlanders resonate throughout our work. Based in one of New Zealands most stunning and accessible locations, our team is dedicated to delivering healthcare tailored to our regions distinct needs.

Whangārei is the largest hospital in Northland, providing secondary care services for the region, supported by four regional hospitals. Due to the population make up and the unselected nature of our admissions, our Registrars gain experience managing a wide variety of conditions including rarer conditions such as rheumatic fever, tuberculosis and meningococcal disease.

About our Service and General Medicine Registrar Role

• Accredited for 24 months basic training and 12 months advanced physician training with RACP.
• An active clinical training programme with didactic sessions, interactive based teaching, journal club and videoconferencing of RACP lectures.
• Provision of close supervision for trainees in acute and outpatient settings, allied with a commitment to teaching
• Rotations in the following specialties Please advise preference in application:
  • General Medicine
  • Cardiology
  • Geriatric and Stroke
  • Haematology
  • Oncology
  • Renal
  • Acute Care of Elderly

Our General Medicine Registrars are part of a dynamic team of Medical Registrars and Consultants with special interests in cardiology, diabetes, respiratory medicine, nephrology and oncology. Working closely with your consultant means you can widen your practice as your skills grow.

A career with Health New Zealand - Northland will see you action meaningful change in the region we love and in your professional development all whilst enjoying everything the stunning North has to offer. You really can enjoy the best of both. If you want to grow as a clinician, reinforce skills, or broaden your experience you need to speak with us.

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About the Location

Whangarei Hospital provides secondary care services to a large rural region with high levels of social deprivation, an ageing population and high health needs. If you want to grow as a clinician, reinforce skills, or broaden your experience you need to speak with us.

With a mild climate, relaxed way of life and incredible scenery Northland offers the perfect balance of a modern lifestyle in stunning surrounds. For more information on living and working in Northland click her

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 08 June 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact RMO Unit via email: Nl-Rmo.Unit@TeWhatuOra.govt.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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