Resident Medical Officer

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Te Whatu Ora | Health New Zealand in the South Island offers a Resident Medical Officer role at Timaru Hospital in Canterbury. The position provides hands-on experience across a broad range of specialties with opportunities to assist in theatre sessions and exposure to complex cases.

The role emphasizes collaboration, strong interpersonal skills, and a commitment to high-quality patient care within a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Broad-based clinical knowledge and enthusiasm to further develop skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for patient and whānau interactions.
• Willingness to take on meaningful clinical responsibility in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Gain experience across a broad range of specialties with hands-on clinical duties.
• Assist in theatre sessions and contribute to patient care in a collaborative team.

Job description

• Build your career due to a broad range of clinical opportunities and leadership support
• Central South Island location, easy commute to work, free parking and awesome work life balance

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whąnau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role

Timaru Hospital offers an engaging, supportive environment with a strong focus on professional development and as RMO, you'll gain valuable experience across a broad range of specialties, with opportunities to assist in theatre sessions and increase your exposure to complex and challenging cases. This hands-on experience provides an excellent foundation for developing your clinical skills and confidence.

We pride ourselves on a collaborative and supportive team culture. You'll work alongside colleagues who value enthusiasm, strong interpersonal skills, teamwork, and a shared commitment to delivering high-quality patient care.

About you

You will bring a strong foundation of broad-based clinical knowledge and a genuine enthusiasm for further developing your skills and experience. You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, enabling you to build effective relationships with patients, whąnau, families, and colleagues. You will demonstrate a positive, proactive attitude and be comfortable taking on meaningful clinical responsibility within a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

We are seeking applications from;

• Experience, post PGY2 (PGY2 will be considered if a community rotation has been completed) seeking roles to start in either 2026 or early 2027
• We welcome international graduates with clinical experience in comparable health systems and eligible for Medical Council Registration. Please refer to the Medical Council website for information. Registration | Medical Council

South Island - Te Waipounamu - Canterbury

Job type:

Job type: Permanent Full time

Expertise:

Clinical - House Officer - General Medicine