2026 Training Year - O&G Registrarat Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Southern - - Invercargill

Southland HospitalSalary band

• $146.436 - $236,896 and KiwisaverPermanent, full-timeJoin us as we change the future of healthcare in Southern NZOpportunity to further develop your skills in the field of Obstetrics and GynaecologyClose to some of New Zealand most famous national parks and ski fieldHealth 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 roleBe part of a small but dedicated team of Consultants, midwives, and obstetrics, gynaecology and colposcopy nursesExcellent support and opportunities for development through a high level of SMO contact and supervisionOffering extensive opportunities to develop your skills and talents as a Women's Health practitionerWorking with experienced surgeons, doing a variety of open, laparoscopic, and vaginal surgeryMany Registrars find they get much needed exposure and experience in laparoscopic hysterectomies.

There is the opportunity to upskill in colposcopy for advanced trainees, and opportunities for exposure and upskilling in ultrasoundOn any day you may be working in one of the 14 maternity rooms, four birthing rooms, operating theatre, or in our various clinicsThis role belongs to the New Zealand Resident Doctors' Association and Te Whatu Ora (Health New Zealand) Collective Agreement and Specialty Trainees of New Zealand (STONZ) and Te Whatu Ora (Health New Zealand) Collective AgreementAbout the LocationThe main cities in the Southern District include Dunedin, Invercargill, Queenstown, and Wānaka.

Southern is world famous for its picturesque mountains, fiords, glaciers, coastlines, and lakes that are often depicted on postcards and movies.

• it's also adventure-central with a great cultural and foodie scene.

You can set your sights on Southern where you can truly have it all-advancing your career whilst living your best life amidst some of the most stunning scenery New Zealand has to offer.For more information on living and working in Southland click hereAbout youOur ideal candidate will have the following:Registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand or be eligible for general or provisional general registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand.

You can check your eligibility for registration by visiting the Council's website at MCNZA minimum of 2 years post qualification experience, including a minimum of 6 months experience working in an O&G roleApplications welcomed for non-training Registrars and both core and/or advanced traineesIt is requirement of the Medical Council of New Zealand that your qualifications are approved through EPIC.

If you have a commitment to working in New Zealand, it is highly recommended that you start this process as soon as possible to allow your subsequent registration to be undertaken in a timely fashion.

• Te Whatu Ora Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities.

We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region.

We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.All applications must include:Cover letter for Health New Zealand SouthernAn up-to-date CV (Medical work history in chronological order, starting from completion of your primary medical qualification and include locum work and any gaps of 3 months or more)Three referee reports on the national reference template form or the MCNZ RP6 reference form (one of whom must be your most recent supervisor) for international applicantsHow to applyTo apply please click 'apply now'.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact rmo.recruitment@southerndhb.govt.nzWe will review applications as received and you will be advised of the outcome of the application in August 2025 as this application is part of the annual recruitment round.We only accept online applications.

Please apply via our website https://careers.southernhealth.nz/