Senior House Officers, Wairau Hospital (January 2026)

Nelson Marlborough Health; Blenheim; On-site; NZD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Nelson Marlborough Health seeks Senior House Officers for full-time roles starting January 2026 at Wairau Hospital. Ideal candidates are PGY2 and above, capable of assessing and managing patient care, while working in a collaborative environment. Applicants must be eligible for registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand and must meet immigration requirements.

Qualifications

• Must be eligible for general or provisional registration.
• Need to meet Immigration New Zealand requirements.
• Must hold a valid NZ visa at the time of applying.

Responsibilities

• Assess and admit all admissions.
• Perform physical examinations and implement treatment plans.
• Attend weekly meetings and maintain clinical records.

Skills

Teamwork

Medical Knowledge

Education

Eligible for registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand

Job description

Senior House Officers, Wairau Hospital (January 2026)

• Promote the health and wellbeing of individuals in the community by sharing your medical knowledge
• Work in a location close to the outdoors, with stunning wineries and tranquility.

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

Full-time Senior House Officer positions are available at Health NZ (Nelson Marlborough) at Wairau Hospital. These positions are suitable for PGY2 and above and commence in January 2026.

As a Senior House Officer, you will assess and admit all admissions, perform physical examinations, implement treatment plans, maintain clinical records, and attend weekly meetings, among other duties.

Senior House Officer run opportunities include General Medicine, Geriatrics, General Surgery, Orthopaedics, O&G/Paediatrics, Relief, and Emergency.

The working hours are from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm daily, with long days from 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Night shifts are from 10:00 pm to 8:00 am. Weekends (Saturday and Sunday) are from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm. Admission shifts are from 2:30 pm to 10:30 pm.

About the Team/Service/Location

Wairau Hospital is located at the Top of the South, close to the Charlotte Sounds, Picton (ferry to Wellington), Kaikoura, two hours to Nelson, and four hours to Christchurch. It is a new hospital situated in a vineyard-filled, sunny area of the South Island. The hospital fosters collegiality and collaboration across disciplines. For more information, visit https://marlboroughnz.com/.

We value community and belonging, which are reflected in our work environment. If this sounds like a place where you would thrive, we want to hear from you.

For more information on living and working in Blenheim, click here.

About You

As a Senior House Officer, you:

• Must be eligible for general or provisional registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand,
• Need to meet Immigration New Zealand requirements to live and work in New Zealand,
• Enjoy working as part of a team and contributing medical knowledge across disciplines,
• Must be eligible to work in New Zealand or hold a valid NZ visa at the time of applying.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to providing excellent healthcare for New Zealanders. We embrace a diverse and inclusive workforce to better serve our community. We welcome applications from Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply, click “Apply Now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 09 June 2025. For questions about the role, please contact us.

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