Orthopaedics NT 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 awaits as an Orthopaedics Registrar at Waikato Hospital, New Zealand. This role offers extensive surgical experience in a supportive environment, ideal for those looking to advance their career in Orthopaedics. Candidates must have completed PGY2 or equivalent and be eligible to work in New Zealand. Enjoy a vibrant lifestyle in Hamilton, with access to outdoor activities and a dynamic social scene.

Qualifications

• Completed PGY2 or equivalent required.
• Experience in Orthopaedics is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Provide care as an Orthopaedics Registrar.
• Work in a supportive team environment.

Skills

Orthopaedics

Surgical experience

Education

PGY2

Job description

Role: Orthopaedics Registrar, based at Waikato Hospital

• Have you completed PGY2 or equivalent?
• Are you ready for an exciting opportunity in 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 for non-SET Registrar Positions (2+ years Post Graduation) at Waikato Hospital.

Note: Trainees will commence as directed by their college.

Candidates who have completed two years of postgraduate hospital experience, including a variety of surgical experiences, are encouraged to apply. This is an excellent opportunity to experience the breadth of Orthopaedic surgery in our large tertiary setting before focusing on a specific training pathway. We offer an excellent training environment with supportive supervision and opportunities for career development, providing extensive experience across various settings.

Please note: You are required to provide three current references. To print the referee report, click on the "Reference form" icon below. Attach your 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 to practice medicine in New Zealand. Complete the six questions to determine your eligibility for registration in NZ. If you cannot access the online self-assessment, contact the MCNZ by telephone at [phone].

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Click here to view the position description.

About the Team/Service

Waikato Hospital is a teaching hospital and the major tertiary referral center providing specialized and emergency healthcare for the Te Manawa Taki and Waikato area, with a catchment population of approximately 1,007,000. It is the only major hospital in New Zealand offering all surgical specialties on one campus and is the primary trauma hospital for the region.

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

Located in Hamilton city, the third largest city in North Island, just an hour south of Auckland, it offers a superb lifestyle and quality-of-life working environment. The city has a vibrant social scene centered around the hospital and is close to both West Coast surfing beaches and East Coast leisure beaches. The Ruapehu Ski-fields are three hours away, with excellent opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, sailing, fishing, and biking throughout Waikato and New Zealand.

About You

As an Orthopaedics Registrar, you will be:

• PGY2 completed 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 by clicking here.

All applications must be submitted through our online portal before 11:59 pm on 9 June 2025.

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