Emergency Medicine Registrar (Advanced) Nelson Hospital (January 2026)

Emergency Medicine Registrar (Advanced), Nelson Hospital, Fixed term Full-time

• Apply your medical knowledge to enhance the lives of patients and share your knowledge by contributing to medical reviews.
• Enjoy being part of a part of a team where you will feel included, consulted and supported. We work hard, we do a fantastic job and we enjoy doing it.

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

As an Emergency Medicine Advanced Registrar, you will assist in delivering Emergency Medicine to patients working across a multidisciplinary team and be responsible for assessment, treatment and disposition of patients.

Some non-ED runs may be available and include Cardiology, Orthopaedics and General Medicine. There will be emergency roster shift patterns – AM, mid, PM and night shifts plus weekend shifts.

About the Team/Service/ Location

The Emergency Department (ED) currently sees over 31,000 patients per year and is accredited for 6 months of Rural/Regional training by ACEM. The case mix is varied and covers the entire spectrum of emergency medicine including trauma and paediatrics.

You will join a highly motivated and experienced team that includes seven emergency physicians and experienced ED senior medical officers, dedicated nursing staff and allied health.

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About you

As an Emergency Medicine Advanced Registrar, you will:

• need to be Advanced Trainees registered with the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine,
• hold valid registration or be eligible for registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ),

• have commitment to providing ethical treatment,
• be able to collaborate with other colleagues,
• have excellent time management,

The successful candidate must be eligible to work in New Zealand or hold a valid NZ visa at the time of applying.

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 Māori, 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 09 June 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact

Sonja Rae (recruitment) at sonja.rae@tewhatuora.govt.nz OR

Loretta Matheson, RMO Team Leader by email Loretta.Matheson@nmdhb.govt.nz or phone 027 246 0080.

Job ref: RMO25-015

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.