Registrar Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand; New Plymouth; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A health organization in New Zealand is seeking a Registrar in Obstetrics & Gynaecology for a permanent full-time position starting July 2025. This role involves clinical management, participation in theatre, and outpatient clinics. The successful candidate will have completed PGY3 and at least 6 months in a relevant run. The team values a supportive community focus and offers a great work-life balance in New Plymouth.

Qualifications

• Registered or eligible for general or provisional registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand.
• Experience in Obstetrics & Gynaecology at House Officer level or greater.

Responsibilities

• Clinical management of team’s patients under Consultant supervision.
• Respond to medical emergencies when on call.
• Attend outpatient clinics as required.

Skills

General registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand

Experience in Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

PGY3 or higher

Completion of at least 6 months in an O&G run at House Officer level

Job description

Overview

Registrar - Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Taranaki, Permanent Fulltime from July 2025

60-64.9 hours per week

We are seeking to appoint a Registrar to our Obstetrics and Gynaecology Service. The maternity arm of our hospital comprises of a:

• 6 bed delivery suites with 4 adjoining antenatal beds;
• 14 post-natal beds; and
• A 6 cot Neonatal Unit accepting premature infants from 28 weeks gestation.

Gynaecology patients are cared for in our surgical ward.

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

• The duration of this run is 6 – 12 months and is accredited as a training position for specialist qualification for the RANZCOG

Clinical responsibilities:

• Responsible to their Consultant for the day-to-day clinical management of the team’s patients. After hours the RMO is responsible to the on-call Consultant for all the patients in the secondary obstetric and gynaecology service.
• Required to attend to any medical emergency when on call.
• Required to attend Consultant ward rounds when performed within ordinary hours.
• Attendance at outpatient clinics as required by the Consultant.
• Elective theatre lists shall be scheduled and posted in theatre by midday the previous day or midday Friday in the case of Monday lists.
• Participate in theatre sessions as required by the Consultant or diploma requirements.

About the Team/Service/Location

Our Obstetrics and Gynaecology team consists of 6 SMO’s, 1 MOSS, 4 Registrars and 4 House Senior Officers and includes a mixture of full and part time positions.

About you

• You will be registered or be eligible for general or provisional registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand
• You are PGY3 or more and have completed at least 6 months in a O&G run at House Officer level or greater
• You are looking to be part of a fun, supportive team with a strong community focus
• You want to live in a city that has a wide range of outdoor activities and have great work life balance

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

All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by Sunday 17 August 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Abbey Osborne, Resident Medical Officer Unit Support Manager via email [e-mail].

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

Job details

• Job Reference: TAR05976
• Location: North Island - Taranaki - New Plymouth
• Job type: Permanent Full time
• Expertise: Clinical - Registrar - Obstetrics & Gynaecology
• Closes: 17-Aug-2025