Plastic Surgery Registrar

South Island - Otago Dunedin; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 141,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Health NZ | Te Whatu Ora Southern seeks a Non-Trainee Registrar for the Plastics Service in Dunedin. The role provides exposure to tertiary-level caseloads and collaboration with experienced plastic surgeons and specialty colleagues.

You will participate in a comprehensive education programme with weekly teaching, case discussions, and opportunities for research and quality improvement, with a start date around December 2026 and potential travel to other district sites.

Qualifications

• Registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) or eligibility for general/provisional registration.
• Interest in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery SET Programme as managed by RACS and NZ Board.
• Awareness of EPIC Credentialing processes for NZ registration.

Skills

MCNZ registration

SET Programme interest

EPIC awareness

Education

MBChB / medical degree

Tools

Job description

Salary Band C – $1 40,763 - $160,402 + Kiwisaver

• Join us as we change the future of healthcare in Southern New Zealand


• Great support for educational needs in a department with strong academic presence


• Chance to live in a vibrant and scenic city with fantastic outdoor opportunities at your doorstep

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

Join our Plastics Service team in Dunedin, as a Non-Trainee Registrar working alongside experienced Plastic Surgeons and a range of other specialty colleagues. Based in the vibrant city of Dunedin, home to the University of Otago and Otago Medical School, this role offers exposure to a variety of clinical runs, including tertiary-level caseloads and complex reconstructive and plastic surgery presentations.

You will have the opportunity to provide healthcare across a large geographical region, gaining experience in a broad spectrum of surgical conditions and patient care. The department is committed to supporting your professional development through a comprehensive education programme that includes weekly teaching sessions, case discussions, journal clubs, and peer-review meetings.

With a strong academic and research culture, the service provides excellent opportunities for successful candidates to participate in research and quality improvement activities as part of their training and career development.

This is a 12-month fixed-term position and includes participation in the Plastics Service after-hours on-call roster. The role may also require travel and the provision of clinical duties at other district hospital sites across the region. This role will be available to commence from December 2026.

About the Location

Southern is world famous for its picturesque mountains, fiords, glaciers, coastlines, and lakes that are often depicted on postcards and movies. But that's not all - it's adventure-central with a great cultural and foodie scene. You can set your sights on Southern where you can truly have it all-advancing your career whilst living your best life amidst some of the most stunning scenery New Zealand has to offer.

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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 MCNZ .


• We are particularly interested in hearing from RMOs who have applied, or are intending to apply, for the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Surgical Education and Training (SET) Programme which is managed by the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) and overseen in New Zealand by the New Zealand Board of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

It is requirement of the Medical Council of New Zealand that your qualifications are approved through EPIC. If you have a commitment to working in New Zealand, it is highly recommended that you start this process as soon as possible to allow your subsequent registration to be undertaken in a timely fashion. For more information, please visit MCNZ website re EPIC Credentialing .

Working at Health New Zealand

Health NZ | Te Whatu Ora Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

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