Orthopaedic Registrars

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, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role

Te Whatu Ora Tairāwhiti (Gisborne) are looking for Orthopaedic Registrars to join them in full time positions throughout the January 2025 to January 2026 Registrar year. This run is accredited for Rural Hospital Medicine Training Program through the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners.

There will be daily opportunities for learning, as the Registrars will work closely with direct daily supervision with their assigned Orthopaedic Surgeon Consultant/Senior Medical Officer on day shifts, which includes Operating Theatre, Fracture Clinic, Inpatient Ward and Outpatient settings.

About you

1. Ideal applicants should have at least 2 Years postgraduate experience and have completed at least a total of six month placement working in an Orthopaedic Department at least at Senior House Officer level.
2. Suitable for Resident Medical Officers who will be PGY3+ or above.
3. You will have eligibility for general or provisional general registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand. Information on the process of application for this can be found on their website.
4. You will need to be a NZ or Australian citizen or resident, or have an appropriate visa to be eligible to live and work in NZ.
5. Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth.
6. Experience in projects / initiatives which give effect to Te Tiriti principals and frameworks, and the application of Mātauranga Māori and Kaupapa Māori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings.

Working for Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellness'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.

We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click "apply now." All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal.

Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

Employer: Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Tairāwhiti