Surgical Registrar - Commencing 2026!
Surgical Registrar Rotorua Hospital
Bring your general surgery skills to the mountain biking capital of New Zealand
Work with Lakes for your 2026 Training Year!
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- Join the Surgical Department as a registrar. Enjoy the benefits of working in a smaller hospital, experience general and acute medicine, with a supportive team of consultants, house officers, medical students and nursing staff.
- Your roster will allow for you to enjoy all that Rotorua has to offer with longer summers and shorter winters.
Please click here for the position description
About the General Surgery Department- The department has 8 General Surgical consultants covering the entire spectrum of General Surgery.
- They all gave various areas of interest; these include Colorectal, Breast Endocrine and Upper GI surgery.
- The registrar will have an opportunity to rotate through these various units while also gaining experience in general surgery care.
- The department is a recognised training site for RACS surgical trainees and supports registrar teaching and training.
- Good support and supervision is provided to our registrars to enhance both their operative and non-operative skills. The department has a strong reputation for supporting our registrars to get onto training.
- This is a department, which will support you throughout your surgical journey.
- Lakes is a geothermal wonderland and is also home to several scenic lakes, including Lake Taupo, the largest lake in New Zealand.
- Rotorua and Taupo are the go-to places for hiking, mountain biking, and water sports; you can also dive into traditional experiences and learn more about Maori culture in the region.
For more information on living and working in Lakes, click here
About you
You will have:
- MCNZ registration and 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 www.mcnz.org.nz
- a minimum of two years' post qualification experience, and a keen interest in providing acute and general medical care to our community.
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 Monday, 9th of June 2025.
Please ensure you submit your application with your up to date CV, a personalised cover letter and ideally x3 written references provided on the MCNZ RP6 Form
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Sarah Gray, Medical Staff Recruiter.