General Medicine Registrar (Nelson)

General Medicine Registrar, Nelson Hospital, Permanent Full-time

• Enjoy being part of a team with a ‘one team, one dream’ ethos.
• You will feel included, consulted and supported. We work hard, we do a fantastic job and we enjoy doing it. Most importantly we achieve more by doing it together!

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 a General Medicine Registrar, you will be expected to work as part of a general medicine team with Consultants,  1 House Officer and 1 General Medicine Registrar. Duties include:

• caring for ward patients who have been admitted;
• admitting new patients;
• preforming day stay procedures with appropriate supervision.

The hours are 8.00AM to 4.00PM daily with long days 4.00PM to 10.00PM. Night shifts will be 10.00PM to 8.00AM. Weekends (Saturday and Sunday) are 8.00AM to 10.00PM.

Nelson Hospital is also accredited for rural hospital training, and we offer a variety of certified rotations for training. There is a strong expectation of teaching in our department. You will be expected to be present for teaching and to provide teaching.

Nelson offers the ability to really upskill in all areas of medicine. The only other admitting speciality is cardiology and therefore a very wide breath of medicine is cared for daily.

You will have the opportunity to do procedures such as chest drains, lumbar punctures, ascitic procedures with appropriate supervision and training.

Please view the position description for further information.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Our Nelson General Medical Team provides outstanding clinical experience in undifferentiated Acute Adult Medicine with excellent support from the Cardiology Team. 

Our team of General Physicians are dual specialists with sub-specialty interests including Endocrinology/Diabetes, Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Oncology and Haematology, Renal medicine and Intensive Care, Respiratory medicine, Rheumatology and Neurology.  These specialty practices are predominantly outpatient service based with support provided to the General Medical Admitting Team for inpatient sub-specialty advice and care. 

All registrars are expected to participate in out-patient clinics with their allocated supervising specialist.  This allocation can accommodate specific clinical interests of trainees on request.

For more information on living and working in Nelson click here

About you

As a General Medicine Registrar, youmust hold valid registration or be eligible for registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ). We are also looking for someone who is:

• warm and empathetic with excellent interpersonal skills;
• adapting to changing environments;
• willing to learn with a positive can-do attitude.

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 30 April 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact

Sonja Rae (Recruitment) 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: RMO26-002

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

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.

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