Child Health Registrar | Annual Recruitment 2026 - Christchurch
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
Our Child Health Service is the perfect size for you to gain wide exposure to neonatal and paediatric medicine with excellent consultant and multi-disciplinary team support. We have a strong core of general paediatrics with subspecialists in paediatric developmental, endocrine, gastroenterology, infectious diseases, neurology, and respiratory medicine.A tertiary level neonatal intensive care unit is located on campus and our paediatric surgery, and Haematology/Oncology services provide care across the entire South Island, so you will gain invaluable experience.
About the Team
When you work with Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Canterbury District, your part of something very special. We plan, fund and deliver health services to the almost 600,000 people that live in the Canterbury region. We are committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its principles by ensuring our partnership with Maori are at the forefront of all our conversations.
Facilities within Canterbury District include:
- Christchurch Women - s Hospital
- Hillmorton Hospital and the Princes Margaret Hospital - Mental Health Services
- Burwood Hospital - Older Persons Health and Rehabilitation Services, including the Spinal injuries Unit.
- Ashburton Hospital - General Hospital, south of Christchurch
You will gain world class experience with varied case mixes and a high level of medical education, training, and supervision. With 600 Resident Doctors employed at Canterbury, you will join a team committed to serving their community. You can learn more here
- Gain experience across inpatient and outpatient general and subspecialty paediatrics, children - s haematology and oncology and neonatal medicine.
- Live in a vibrant city, with a creative undercurrent. We have hills, beaches and ski fields a short drive from Christchurch City. To find out more, visit http://bit.ly/2n9sr32
- Enhance your career with first class training and supervision from the Medical Education Training Unit (METU)
- Be supported by our Resident Doctors - Support Team (RDST)
- Access support at all hours, including after-hours support from the Clinical Team Coordinators and SMOs
- You will have at least 6 months' experience in Paediatrics at the level of House Officer or Registrar.
- Knowledge and commitment of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and how the principles can be applied to health.
- A willingness to grow and further develop an equity lens and skillset, both to assist Maori and minority groups.
- You must be eligible for general or provisional general registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand. You can check your eligibility by visiting the Council - s website at www.mcnz.org.nz
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 by 9th June 2025.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact rdst@cdhb.health.nz