Intensive Care Registrar
Whangarei HospitalFulltime PermanentCommencing February 2027
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Northland are seeking ICU Registrars to join us for 2027.
Whangarei Hospital is the largest hospital in Northland, providing secondary care services for the region, supported by four rural hospitals. Northland (Te Tai Tokerau) covers an area of 12,600 square kilometres and has a population of approximately 201,000.It is a great place to work and live.
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Northland (Health New Zealand) is committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and holds stewardship for equitable health outcomes for Maori as Tangata Whenua is the highest priority.
Te Tai Tokerau is a popular workplace, and we look for the best.
About the Role and the Service
A nine bed level 2 ICU providing services for children and adults requiring critical care support.Accredited for training by the College of Intensive Care Medicine for six months of core ICU training, foundation training and rural exposure requirement. It is also accredited by the Colleges of Anaesthesia, Emergency Medicine, General Medicine, and Rural Hospital Medicine training.
Part of the hospital emergency response teams
Provides interhospital transports within Northland and to Auckland via various modes including helicopter, fixed wing and road ambulance
Access to multiple teaching sessions and regular quality assurance meetings
For CICM trainees there is a pathway to do one-year of anaesthesia time. The Northland Anaesthesia Department offers excellent clinical exposure and training.
Ideally applicants will have at least six months experience as a Registrar in Emergency Medicine, General Medicine or Surgery. Paediatric experience as an SHO or Registrar would be advantageous as well as Intensive Care or Anaesthetic Registrar time.
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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 here.
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 Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to Apply
To apply please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal 08 June 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact the 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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