Generalist Registrars (Non-Training), Wairau Hospital (February 2027)

Generalist Registrars (Non-Training), Wairau Hospital,  Permanent Full time

• You will enjoy being part of a team with a ‘one team, one dream’ ethos. You will feel included, consulted and supported.
• Grow your skills across the health system.

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

These newly created roles are offered as 6 or 12 month blocks in Medicine, Geriatrics, Orthopaedics, General Surgery, Anaesthetics and Emergency.

As a Generalist Registrar, you will be involved in caring for ward patients who have been admitted, admitting new patients, and performing day stay procedures with appropriate supervision and training e.g. chest drains, lumbar punctures and ascitic procedures etc.

There is a strong expectation of teaching in our department. You will be expected to be present for teaching and to provide teaching.

Within your run, you will be part of a team including a Consultant/SMO and junior RMOs. The high SMO to RMO ratio within a smaller hospital means high levels of contact with SMOs and opportunities to assist in theatre, learn a range of procedures (including minor surgical/orthopaedic procedures, airway management and vascular line placement) and do outpatient clinics. We have a well-structured medical education program, and you will be involved in teaching and supervising junior doctors. On the General Practice run you will experience the benefits of working and living in the Marlborough community and can engage in formal GP, Rural hospital medicine and urgent care training. Your hospital rotations are accredited to form part of GP and Rural medicine training.

As these are newly created roles, we will involve you in developing the registrar program to ensure safe, effective patient care and good training and supervision.

This is a permanent full-time role.  The working hours are 8.00AM to 5.00PM 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 8.00PM.

Anaesthetic SHO

This role offers an introduction into anaesthesia and a fantastic way to try the speciality and develop your clinical skills and knowledge. You will work closely with a small team of 8 specialist anaesthetists, always under direct supervision. There will be opportunities to have hands on experience with the whole spectrum of anaesthesia including – General, Neuroaxial and Regional anaesthesia including preoperative assessments and post op care.

AT&R  Job 

This registrar would be a part of a team of 2 consultants and 1 house officer, taking part in daily ward rounds, ward-based procedures, family meetings, rehabilitation MDTs and involvement in the orthogeriatric service. There will be the opportunity for weekly outpatient clinics under consultant supervision, and regular education sessions including structured journal club, weekly grand round and opportunities to teach students and other junior doctors.

General medical Job  

This registrar would be part of the general medical team of 2 consultants and 1 house officer, with daily ward rounds and acute take 2 days per week. There are opportunities to perform ward-based procedures with and without consultant supervision. You will be responsible for assisting the house officers with ward management and workflow, as well as a weekly outpatient clinic with consultant supervision. You will take part in regular structures education with journal clubs, grand rounds and teaching of other junior doctors and medical students.

Orthopaedics

Registrars will have a range of opportunities and responsibilities. This will include regular attendance in the operating theatre for both planned and acute procedures; supervised clinics and building up to also providing independent fracture clinics, and support for house officers.  Contribution to research, audit and quality improvement projects is expected. The successful applicant will benefit from the support of a friendly SMO team who have a strong focus on training and career progression and can expect to undertake a substantial amount of supervised operating.

O&G

The generalist Obstetrics and Gynaecology registrar position lasts for 6 to 12 months and involves close collaboration with our team of four Senior Medical Officers. The registrar will participate in gynaecological surgeries and clinics, manage acute cases in both gynaecology and obstetrics, and have the opportunity to pursue a postgraduate diploma (PGDip Obstetrics and Medical Gynaecology / PGDip Obstetrics and Gynaecology).

Paediatrics

This registrar will be part of the Paediatrics team with 4 consultants. They will be responsible for the day to day running of the ward, as well as have opportunities to engage in outpatient clinics under consultant supervision. There will also be the opportunity to complete a diploma in child health (DCH – University of Otago) as part of this attachment.

General Surgery

Registrars will have a range of opportunities and responsibilities. This will include regular attendance in the operating theatre for both planned and acute procedures; supervised clinics and building up to independent minor procedures, and support for house officers.  Contribution to research, audit and quality improvement projects is expected. The successful applicant will benefit from the support of an SMO team who have a strong focus on training and career progression and can expect to undertake a substantial amount of supervised operating.

Please view the position description for further information.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Wairau Hospital in Blenheim is seeking to develop a tier of “generalist” registrars to offer good training in multiple areas of care.  The hospital is situated at the top of the South Island with easy access to Picton, Wellington, Kaikoura, Nelson and the Marlborough Sounds. Wairau is a medium sized rural hospital (75 beds)situated in New Zealand’s premier wide producing region and considered the country’s sunniest area.

For more information on living and working in Blenheim click here

About you

The roles will suit doctors PGY3 and above who are planning careers in Emergency Medicine, Rural Hospital Medicine, Orthopaedics, Anaesthetics, Medicine and Surgery, or those who wish to experience different areas of care while consolidating skills and deciding future intentions.

As a Generalist Registrar, you will:

• Hold valid registration or be eligible for registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ);

• Be someone who has learning agility and enjoys learning  as attending weekly meetings will be expected to keep updated with the latest knowledge;
• Enjoy problem solving and have attention to detail;
• Have a motivated, can-do attitude and a friendly persona.

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 08 June 2026. 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: RMO26-013

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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