Pgy2 & Pgy3+ House Officers Commencing January or February 2026 - Canterbury District

1 week ago

Christchurch, New Zealand South Island - Canterbury Christchurch Full time

**_THIS IS NOT SUITABLE FOR PGY1 (NZREX) POSITIONS - IF YOU ARE AN NZREX OR PASSED YOUR PLAB 1&2 YOU ARE NOT ELIGIBLE._**
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**

We are seeking House Officers who will have either completed their first post graduate year in New Zealand (PGY2), or first two post graduate years (PGY3+) in Australia, Ireland, or the UK to start with us in January or February (Q1) 2026.

**About you**

- You will have either completed your **first post graduate year in New Zealand** (PGY2), or **first two postgraduate years in Australia, Ireland, or the UK** (PGY3+)
- Knowledge and commitment of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and how the principles can be applied to health.
- A willingness to grow and further develop an equity lens and skillset, both to assist Māori and minority groups.

**About the Team**

When you work with Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Canterbury District, your part of something very special. We plan, fund, and deliver health services to the almost 600,000 people that live in the Canterbury region. We are committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its principles by ensuring our partnership with Māori are at the forefront of all our conversations.

Facilities within Canterbury District include:

- Christchurch Women's Hospital
- Hillmorton Hospital and the Princes Margaret Hospital - Mental Health Services
- Burwood Hospital - Older Persons Health and Rehabilitation Services, including the Spinal injuries Unit
- Ashburton Hospital - General Hospital, south of Christchurch

You will gain world class experience with varied case mixes and a high level of medical education, training, and supervision. With 600 Resident Doctors employed at Canterbury, you will join a team committed to serving their community. You can learn more here

- Enhance your career with first class training and supervision from the Medical Education & Training Unit (METU)
- Be supported by our Resident Doctors' Support Team (RDST)
- Access support at all hours, including after-hours support from the Clinical Team Coordinators and SMOs

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