Nzrex Doctors - Wellington Region

New Zealand Government; Wellington; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in Wellington region seeks NZREX doctors for house surgeon roles across Wellington, Kapiti Coast, Otaki, Hutt Valley and Wairarapa. Start date 11 January 2027 for Orientation.

Roles are fulltime and based on RMO salary bands aligned to experience and run descriptions. Applicants must have NZREX within 5 years (or PLAB1&2 or AMC1&2), at least 12 months' clinical work, a NZ work visa, current NZ residence, and a valid driver's license with willingness to drive.

Qualifications

• Must have passed the NZREX exam in the last 5-years; or Part 1 & Part 2 of the PLAB test or AMC Part 1 & Part 2.
• Must have worked as a doctor for a minimum of 12 months in your home country.
• Must have a visa to work in New Zealand for work.
• Must be CURRENTLY residing in New Zealand.
• Must have a driver's license and a willingness to drive in New Zealand.

Skills

NZREX eligibility

PLAB1/2 eligibility

AMC1/2 eligibility

Visa to work in NZ

NZ residency

Driver's license

Willingness to drive in NZ

Job description

Nau mai, haere mai ki Ūpoko ki te uru hauora 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

We are seeking NZREX doctors for house surgeon jobs. If you are an NZREX (or PLAB1&2 or AMC1&2) doctor wishing to gain general registration in the wider Wellington Region, we are accepting applications to start as a Doctor at Wellington, Kapiti Coast, including Otaki, Hutt Valley and Wairarapa. And will cover a variety of runs. Start date: 11TH January 2027 for Orientation. Successful applicants MUST be available to work in Wairarapa, Wellington, and Hutt Hospitals and Community Based Attachments. The roles are fulltime not fixed term. RMO salaries are calculated based on relevant previous years of experience and the average weekly hours of work as set out in the relevant run description, or the current salary bands, please refer to the current RDA or STONZ SECAs.

Eligibility Criteria

• Must have passed the NZREX exam in the last 5-years; or Part 1 & Part 2 of the PLAB test or AMC Part 1 & Part 2.
• Must have worked as a doctor for a minimum of 12 months in your home country.
• Must have a visa to work in New Zealand for work.
• Must be CURRENTLY residing in New Zealand.
• Must have a driver's license and a willingness to drive in New Zealand.

About us

At Te Whatu Ora - Capital, Coast, Hutt Valley & Wairarapa, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicity, sexual orientations, disabilities and religions. We believe that diversity strengthens our ability to understand and serve our communities effectively.

To find out more about us click on the following links: Wellington,Hutt Valley and Kapiti Wairarapa

Our Hospitals and Services

Join our fellow 600+ Resident Medical Officers employed by the 3 Districts of the Wellington Region (Capital & Coast, Hutt Valley and Wairarapa) to gain leading experience, medical supervision and training.

HUTT Hospital Hutt Hospital provides specialist regional services in plastic and maxillofacial surgery. The Hospital employs approximately 1500 staff and currently has around 270 beds with plans to increase this further. The surgical allocation is split between 27 general surgical and gynaecology beds, 22 orthopaedic and 27 plastic surgery beds.

WELLINGTON Hospital Provides secondary and tertiary surgical services and serves a local population of 296,000 and provides tertiary surgical services to a regional population of over 1 million. Wellington Regional Hospital is a tertiary hospital with modern facilities including a Surgical Assessment and Planning Unit (SAPU) and offers exciting opportunities and top level training. Kenepuru Community Hospital provides predominantly secondary services catering to the communities north of Wellington, including Porirua and Kapiti.

WAIRARAPA Hospital(Masterton) Wairarapa hospital is a busy rural hospital with up to 92 beds, covering all aspects of secondary health care. There is a full range of secondary level surgical services at Wairarapa Hospital. The resident services of general surgery, obstetrics and gynaecology, and orthopaedics are well supported by a team of anaesthetists, radiology (with CT and teleradiology), laboratory and pharmacy services, and allied health disciplines. Visiting specialists support resident services, providing an increasing number of specialties on site including ENT, ophthalmology, urology and plastic surgery, and many outpatient clinics.

Professional Opportunities

12-week rotations across three district hospitals, with options for rural attachments within the region (accommodation provided in Masterton). Access to both formal and informal teaching sessions, complemented by weekly education on a wide range of clinical topics. Strong support for advancement, with many House Officers successfully transitioning into competitive Registrar roles. Extensive career progression pathways supported by a high number of Registrar positions and diverse specialties.

Ma tini, ma mano, ka rapa te whai By joining together we will succeed