Paediatric Advanced Registrar, Nelson Hospital (February 2027)

Paediatric Advanced Registrar, Nelson Hospital, Fixed Term Full-time

• Apply your medical knowledge to enhance the lives of children.
• 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 a Paediatric Advanced Registrar, you will:

• Be providing paediatric assessment, treatment and care of patients from birth to adolescence;
• Have excellent exposure to all aspects of general Paediatrics;
• Have the chance to participate in MDTs and be involved in visiting specialist clinics.

The role involves 3 Paediatric clinics a week with a mix of medical problems, developmental Paediatrics including ADHD and ASD and Gateway assessments.  On call is covering inpatient SCBU and consulting for all children admitted to the inpatient ward.

Teaching duties will include House Officers working for DCH, Trainee Interns and medical students and at times allied health professions.

This role is accredited by RACP for Advanced training in General Paediatrics, Community and Developmental and rural components.  Applicants should have completed basic training and be working as an advanced trainee, ideally in the last 1-2 years of advanced training.

This is a fixed term full time role for 12 months (1.0 FTE). The position is 55-59.9 hours (category C), generally working hours are 8.30AM to 5 PM daily; Monday to Friday plus on call 1:5 weekdays and weekends. On call will be on the SMO  roster with SMO rostered for backup and support.  This is an excellent opportunity for supported next step in trainees in their final part of advanced training.

Please view the position description for further information.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Nelson Hospital is a secondary level hospital with a dedicated children's ward, level 2 newborn unit, outpatient department, developmental therapy services. Visiting tertiary specialist clinics occur in neurology, genetics, rheumatology, cardiology, paediatric surgery, and cystic fibrosis. The Paediatric department has a strong emphasis on forging and maintaining community links, both within Nelson and across to Blenheim.

For more information on living and working in Nelson click here

About you

As a Paediatric Advanced Registrar, you will:

• Be post FRACP examination, and be working as an advanced trainee;
• Hold valid registration or be eligible for registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ);

• Be committed to delivering quality assessment & treatment;
• Have strong interpersonal skills and collaborate well with all ages;
• Have excellent time management and organisation.

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: RMO26-008

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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