2026 Training Year – House Officer (PGY2+)

Job title: 2026 Training Year – House Officer (PGY2+)

Company: New Zealand Government


Job description: Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this roleSouthland Hospital

• Salary band – $86,785 – $157,445 and Kiwisaver
• Permanent, full-time
• Join us as we change the future of healthcare in Southern New Zealand
• Close knit team with unrivalled opportunities to experience varied presentations
• Close to some of New Zealand most famous national parks and ski fields

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

• Hospital small enough to give you hands-on specialist-led experience, yet big enough to learn through an internationally renowned research partnership, your career opportunities are limitless
• Working in a close-knit team, you will have excellent access to your Registrar & Consultant, and unrivalled opportunities to experience many of the varied presentations to the hospital
• You will be exposed to several medical situations that will equip you well for future training Registrar roles

You will have continued support in your professional development through 24/7 access to the library, weekly teaching and Grand Rounds, journal clubs, and regular RMO forums. Following that and depending on your interest, we have a number of runs available for you to work in. These include:

• General Surgery
• Orthopaedics
• General Medicine
• Psychiatry
• AT&R
• Relievers
• ED (6 month run)
• Paediatrics (6 month run)
• O&G (6 month run)

If your interest lies in the specialties that are 6 months in length, please indicate your preferences in your cover letter. If we don’t hear from you, we will assume you are applying for a general role.This 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 and towns 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. But that’s not all 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 clickAbout youOur ideal candidate will have:

• 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
• a minimum of one year post qualification experience

It 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. For more information, please visit MCNZ website re .Working at Health New ZealandHealth NZ – 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
• An 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

reference form (one of whom must be your most recent supervisor) for international applicantsHow to applyTo apply please click ‘apply now’. All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by Monday, 9 June 2025. 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 mid-August 2025 as this application is part of the annual recruitment round.We only accept online applications. Please apply via our

Expected salary: $86785 – 157445 per year

Location: Southland

Job date: Wed, 28 May 2025 07:41:34 GMT

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