ENT Registrar - Annual Recruitment 2026/2027 Year

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waikato; North Kingstown (RI); On-site; NZD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for an ENT Non-Training Registrar at Waikato Hospital for the 2026/2027 training year. Candidates with two years of post-graduate hospital experience, particularly in ENT, are encouraged to apply. Waikato Hospital offers a supportive team environment and a superb lifestyle in Hamilton, New Zealand.

Qualifications

• Completed two years post-graduate hospital experience.
• Preference for candidates focusing on ENT.

Responsibilities

• Work as an ENT Non-Training Registrar at Waikato Hospital.
• Provide three current references for application.

Skills

ENT career pathway

Surgical experience

Orthopaedics

Education

PGY3 or equivalent

Job description

Role: ENT Non-Training Registrar, based at Waikato Hospital

• Have you completed PGY2 or equivalent? Are you ready for an exciting opportunity for 2026?
• Be a part of a busy but supportive team

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

Applications are invited for the 2026/2027 training year for Non-Training Registrar Positions (2+ years Post Graduation) at Waikato Hospital.

Candidates who have completed two years post-graduate hospital experience, including a variety of surgical experience, will be considered. Preference will be given to those demonstrating a focus on an ENT career pathway.

Waikato Hospital has 550 general inpatient beds, performs over 34,000 surgical procedures annually in a 24-theatre operating suite, and sees approximately 220 emergency department presentations per day.

Please note: It is your responsibility to provide three current references. To print the referee report, click on the "Reference form" icon below. Attach completed references to your application.

If you are an overseas doctor, please visit the Medical Council of New Zealand website to ensure your qualifications meet their registration criteria. Complete the six questions to determine eligibility for registration in NZ. If online self-assessment is unavailable, contact MCNZ by phone: [phone].

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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About the Team/Service

Waikato Hospital is a teaching hospital and major tertiary referral center providing specialized and emergency healthcare for Te Manawa Taki and Waikato, with a catchment of approximately 1,007,000 people. It uniquely offers all surgical specialties on one campus and is the primary trauma hospital for the region.

Located in Hamilton city, the third largest city in North Island, just 1.5 hours south of Auckland, it offers a superb lifestyle and quality-of-life working environment. The city provides access to West Coast surfing, East Coast beaches, and outdoor activities like hiking, sailing, and skiing in the nearby mountains.

About You

As an ENT Non-Training Registrar, you will be:

• PGY3 or equivalent
• Experience in Orthopaedics is a bonus but not required
• Eligible to work in New Zealand

How to Apply

To apply, click “Apply online” or visit our Waikato Careers website. Submit your application through our online portal before 11:59 pm on 9 June 2025. We will review applications as they are received and may proceed with recruitment before the closing date.