Orthopaedic Registrar

**Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldier’s Hospital, Orthopaedic Registrar**:

- **Permanent, Full-time, rostered including on-call shifts**:

- **Minimum 6 month or 12 month placement**

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 an Orthopaedic Registrar to join our Orthopaedic Department here at Hawke's Bay Fallen Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital. The training year commences on 2 February and mid-year starts 3 August 2026.

As a Registrar you’re responsible for the day to day management of inpatients under the care of the designated Consultant. You are also responsible for the assessment and treatment of patients referred to hospital acutely with orthopaedic problems. These may be patients referred for admission on acute days or be patients who have previously been cared for by the team and whom the team has accepted for re-admission.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain extensive trauma and elective surgical experience. Our new orthopaedic theatre features daily consultant-led trauma lists, providing a rich environment for hands-on learning and development.

In addition to a diverse range of inpatient cases, you will be expected to participate in outpatient clinics, operating theatre sessions, and departmental meetings, including Grand Rounds, X-Ray meetings, and Orthopaedic case discussions.

We are accredited for the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) Surgical Education and Training (SET) programme.

**About the Team/Service/ Location**

Hawke’s Bay Hospital is a 400-bed secondary level public hospital in Hastings, serving a population of over 180,000 people. We offer both acute and elective care across a wide range of medical and surgical specialties, including paediatrics, obstetrics & gynaecology, and more. We are supported by a strong regional ICU and flight team with tertiary support for cardiac intervention, cardiothoracic surgery, plastics and neurosurgery from Wellington, ensuring comprehensive care for a diverse patient population.

Hawke’s Bay offers excellent work-life balance, sun, beaches, exceptional outdoor adventures, great schools, mountains and skiing close by, wonderful food and stunning wineries, vibrant cities and plenty more to boast about. For more information on living and working in Hawke’s Bay click HERE

**About you**
- You’re a Resident Medical Officer (RMO) PGY3 or above
- You have completed a placement within Orthopaedic surgery
- You are registered or eligible for general registration, with the Medical Council of New Zealand

**Working at Health New Zealand**

**How to Apply**

**Application Requirements**
- Up-to-date CV detailing full dates of employment.
- Cover letter specifying preferred start date.

**Important Dates**
Applications Close: Monday, 9 June 2025
Offers Made: Monday, 18 August 2025
Acceptances by: Monday, 25 August 2025
Start Date: Monday, 2 February 2026 or Monday, 3 August 2026