Orthopaedic Non-Training Registrars, Nelson Hospital (January 2026)

Orthopaedic Registrar Non Training, Nelson Hospital, Permanent Full-time

• Play a part in promoting health, disease prevention and on-going care of surgical patients.
• Enjoy being part of a team as 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 Orthopaedic Registrar Non Training, you will provide orthopaedic assessment, treatment and care of patients in the hospital. You’ll receive regular supervision as well as provide training to House Surgeons across the department.

About the Team/Service/ Location

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About you

As an Orthopaedic Registrar Non Training, you will:

• Be PGY4 or higher, have had orthopaedic experience within the last 12 months and be intending to apply to the NZOA Orthopaedic training programme,

• hold valid registration or be eligible for registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ),
• excellent interpersonal skills both verbally and written,
• exceptional time management and organisation,
• work collaboratively with diverse teams,

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: RMO25-017

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