Non-SET General Surgery Registrar (2026 Training Year)

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora; Manawatū-Whanganui; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand is seeking General Surgical Registrars to join their team at Palmerston North Regional Hospital. This role offers an excellent opportunity to enhance your surgical skills in a supportive environment, with a focus on professional growth and patient care. Ideal candidates will have completed PGY2 and be eligible for registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand. Enjoy a fulfilling career with a blend of rural and city living in the beautiful MidCentral region.

Benefits

Encouraging learning environment

Professional and supportive culture

Tailored wellness programmes

Qualifications

• Registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand required.
• Eligibility for general or provisional general registration.

Responsibilities

• Work in structured teams to improve diagnostic and surgical skills.
• Participate in complex surgeries and outpatient clinics.

Skills

Diagnostic Skills

Surgical Skills

Education

Completed PGY2

Job description

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.

Start date: 2 February 2026

This position is part of RMO Annual Recruitment Cycle, current vacancies are advertised separately.

The Opportunity

Work in a structured teams supported by SET trainees and consultants to improve your diagnostic and surgical skills whilst increasing your experience in all aspect of surgical care.

MidCentral District provides an excellent grounding for General Surgical Registrars looking to grow and develop their skills. As a provider of tertiary cancer services MidCentral undertakes a range of complex surgeries with superb learning opportunities as well as hands on operating time and outpatient clinics.

Benefits

• An encouraging learning environment where you will continue to grow.
• A professional and supportive culture and team setting
• Fulfilling and challenging work with great lifestyle options
• Tailored wellness programmes

About us

Palmerston North Regional Hospital is the premier healthcare institution in the MidCentral Region. With a dedicated Intensive Care Unit, Coronary Care Unit, and Regional Cancer Treatment Service, as well as one of the largest trauma centres nationwide, Palmerston North Hospital provides industry leading specialised care and emergency treatment to the MidCentral region.

As a teaching hospital affiliated with New Zealand medical schools, we unite exceptional healthcare practice with modern education and research. MidCentral is an excellent place to begin or continue your professional career in an engaging and supportive environment.

MidCentral region is ideally situated for all lifestyles – Striking scenery with multiple hiking & biking tracks with beaches, ski fields and wineries close by as well as excellent schools and tertiary institutions. The perfect blend of rural and city living.

Visit our careers site here for more information about Palmerston North hospital.

About you

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand or be eligible for general or provisional general registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand. You can check your eligibility for registration by visiting the Council's website at www.mcnz.org.nz.
• Completed PGY2 or equivalent.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | The 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.

In the interests of protecting our people and our patients, all appointments will be subject to:

• Occupational Health Assessment
• Some positions are defined as a Core Children's worker under the Children's Act and require full safety checks completed before employment commences. (Police Vetting)

How to apply

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For further information about this role please reach out to:

Lindy Chivell - RMO Recruiter

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