Registrar Surgical - Commencing 2027at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Lakes -
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.About the General Surgery DepartmentThe 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.About the LocationLakes is a geothermal wonderland and is also home to several scenic lakes, including Lake Taupō, the largest lake in New Zealand.Rotorua and Taupō are the go-to places for hiking, mountain biking, and water sports; you can also dive into traditional experiences and learn more about Māori culture in the region.
For more information on living and working in Lakes, click hereAbout youYou 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.nzA 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 ZealandHealth 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 ApplyTo apply please click apply now.All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by Monday, 8th of June 2026.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 FormIf you have any questions about the role, please contact :MMU.Group@lakesdhb.govt.nz#Registrars 2027