Emergency Medicine Registrars (2027 RMO Training Year)

Marketplace; Palmerston North; Remote; NZD 135,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand – Te Whatu Ora Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua MidCentral invites Emergency Medicine Registrars for the 2027 RMO training year. Start date from 1 February 2027 with 24 months of ACEM training, Paediatric Emergency requirements, and multiple non-ED rotations to complement ED exposure.

This ACEM Stage 4 accredited site offers structured teaching, mentoring, and opportunities in clinical research within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Completed at least 6 months in Emergency Medicine.
• Post-graduate year 3 or above.
• Eligible to register for General Scope with the Medical Council of New Zealand.

Responsibilities

• Participate in ACEM training rotations and ED duties.
• Contribute to trauma management and critical care exposure.
• Engage in teaching, examinations, and research as part of the program.

Skills

Emergency Medicine exposure

ACEM training

Education

Post-graduate year 3 or above

Eligible for NZ Medical Council General Scope

Job description

# Emergency Medicine Registrars (2027 RMO Training Year) at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua MidCentral, Manawatu / Whanganui## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this roleHealth 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**Emergency Medicine Registrars****2027 RMO Training year****Start date: From 1 February 2027*** **ACEM Non-Major Referral Tier 2 site with accreditation for 24 months of training*** **Accredited for ACEM Training Stage 4*** **Classified as an Urban 2 site for the Regional, rural and remote (RRR) requirement which is effective as of 2027*** **Accredited for the Paediatric Emergency Requirement (PER)*** **Satisfy your ACEM Critical Care component with our dedicated six months rotation in Anaesthesia which is also ACEM accredited for Non-ED TS4 training*** **Supplement your Emergency Medicine training with our excellent non-ED accredited runs in General Medicine, Cardiology and Paediatric Medicine*** **Be a part of our established Primary and Fellowship examination programmes*** **Salary as per the relevant Collective Agreement. (Category C – Shift rosters)****Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role**Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora – MidCentral District's Emergency Department is an Australasian Level 4 regional trauma centre with approximately 55,000 presentations per annum. It is a mixed, Non-Major Referral ED and is Tier 2 accredited for 24 months of training under the revised Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (ACEM) training programme. We are also an ACEM Training Stage 4 accredited site. Our ED sees a large volume of trauma and high acuity paediatric and adult medical patient presentations. You can expect regular exposure to numerous critical procedures and a vast range of complex pathology. We have access to excellent accredited non-ED rotations such as Anaesthesia, Paediatric Medicine, General Medicine and Cardiology. We are a close-knit team of FACEMs who are committed to the career development of our registrars and to providing a supportive training environment. Visit our careers site here for more information about Palmerston North hospital.**Te Papaioea | Palmerston North**The city is diverse, lively, affordable and a great place to live. It is renowned for its mountain bike park, river walks, large number of restaurants and cafes, plus easy access to surf beaches and the Ruahine and Tararua mountains. Commutes are short and there are excellent schools in the city. There is plenty to do locally and with its central location it is also easy to get away and enjoy all the major attractions of the Lower North Island, including the ski fields of Ruapehu, the wineries of the Hawkes Bay and Martinborough, or the capital city of Wellington.**Painga | What's in it for you**We are committed to supporting our trainees as they progress through the ACEM training programme. Our Registrars enjoy a weekly, structured, protected teaching programme which is consultant led and delivered using an array of teaching strategies and features dedicated cultural competence, cultural safety and paediatric emergency medicine teaching. For trainees we have Primary and Fellowship examination programmes which are highly supported and are delivered weekly, in addition to the protected teaching programme.There is an embedded mentoring programme and plentiful opportunities for involvement in clinical research and departmental non-clinical portfolios.**Mōu ake | About you**Ideal applicants will have completed at least 6 months in Emergency Medicine and be post-graduate year 3 or above. You must be eligible to register for General Scope with the Medical Council of New Zealand.**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**Click “APPLY NOW.”For further information about this role please reach out to:Oni Alias - Emergency Physician - Director of TrainingAidan Murray - Emergency Physician - Director of TrainingSarah Richardson - RMO Recruiter Discover more hidden gems that Manawatū and Palmerston North have to offer here: Manawatū & Palmerston North - Visit | Live | Study | Business (manawatunz.co.nz).## Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details| | || --- | --- || Employer: | Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua MidCentral || Location: | Manawatu / Whanganui || Position type: | Permanent Full time || Category: | Health || Date listed: | 04-Nov-2026 || Salary range: | $134,830 - $166,952 || Closing date: | 30-Nov-2026 || Reference: | 1944922 || Attachment: | Emergency Medicine Registrar Run Description - Nov 2024.docx (Word, 881KB)Job Description || File links: | || Website: | http://www.midcentraldhb.govt.nz |Note: You may be redirected to the employer's careers website.