Vascular Registrar

**Role: Vascular Registrar, based at Waikato Hospital**:

- **Permanent Fulltime**:

- **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-SET Registrar Positions (2yrs+ Post Graduation) at Waikato Hospital.

Note: Those who are commencing as trainees will commence as directed by their college.

The Vascular Department is an integral service based at Waikato Hospital. It provides tertiary services for the Midland regional population of 900,000. This is an expanding service with excellent regional networks. The department currently has 4 surgeons performing the full range of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery. There is a well-staffed Vascular Ultrasound lab, and a fully equipped Endovascular Hybrid Theatre at Waikato Hospital. The department is RACS Vascular Surgery accredited and has 2 senior trainees. We also have 3 junior registrars and 2 house surgeons.

The department is affiliated with the University of Auckland with a strong interest in research and clinical trials.

If you are an overseas doctor would you please visit the Medical Council of New Zealand web site to ensure that your qualifications meet their criteria for registration to practice medicine in New Zealand.

You will need to complete the six questions to ascertain whether or not you are eligible for registration in NZ. If you do not have access to do the self-assessment test on-line you can contact the MCNZ by telephone: +64 4 384 7635.

Click **here** to view the position description.

**About the Team/Service**

Waikato Vascular is a busy unit offering the full range of vascular and endovascular procedures and there are excellent opportunities for registrars interested in training in vascular surgery.

Located in Hamilton city, the third largest city in North Island; 1½ hours drive south of Auckland, and offers a superb lifestyle and quality-of-life working environment. As the largest employer in Hamilton, there is a varied and approachable social network based around the hospital. It is within easy reach of both West Coast surfing and East Coast leisure beaches. The Ruapehu Ski-fields are three hours drive away, and there are outstanding opportunities for hiking, sailing, fishing, biking and many other outdoor activities within the Waikato, and throughout New Zealand.

**About you**

As a Vascular Registrar, you will be...
- PGY3 or equivalent
- Experience in Plastics a bonus not required
- Eligible to work in New Zealand

**How to Apply