Emergency Registrar 2026

• Role Registrar, Emergency Department, Waikato Hospital
• Fixed term for maternity leave cover
• Are you ready for an exciting opportunity for 2026?
• Be part of our friendly and inspiring multi-cultural 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

Our team seeks to attract talented and motivated Registrars to join our friendly and inspiring multi-cultural team for a fixed term in 2026 for maternity leave cover (March Feb 2027)

As a member of our team you will have opportunity to gain supervised experience in the management of all types of acute presentations to ED in a friendly environment, whether you are, or are interested in becoming an ED trainee, or would just like to broaden your clinical exposure. Waikato is a level 1 Trauma Centre , so there is plenty of opportunity to develop your trauma experience with us, including procedures such as fracture management and suturing.

In addition, for advanced ED trainees we offer the ability to fulfil all ACEM TS4 training requirements.

Click to view the position description Position Description - Emergency Registrar

About the Team/Service

Our SMOs have expertise in Point of Care Ultrasound, Medical Education, Paediatric Emergency Medicine, Toxicology, Trauma, Pre-hospital Care and The Health of Surfers

We offer multiple weekly teaching sessions including:

• Departmental CME with specific procedural teaching and focus on human factors
• Part 1 and Part 2 teaching for trainees
• Tweenie teaching for trainees between the Part 1 and Part 2 exams
• On the floor real time USS teaching by our USS faculty

We believe that the Waikato ED team is unique and we aim to provide a friendly working environment with good clinical learning opportunities and enthusiastic teachers. One of our SMOs had a former life in Hollywood and lead the creation of a video that gives more information about our team and what we offer to see this, please click here.

About the Location

Waikato Hospital is a major regional hospital in Hamilton and is a leading tertiary teaching hospital located in Hamilton, New Zealand, serving as the regional hub for the Midland area, which includes the Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Lakes, Tairawhiti, and Taranaki districts. With around 722 inpatient beds, 22 operating theatres, and a dedicated outpatient clinic and procedure centre, Waikato Hospital provides comprehensive hospital services, including radiology, laboratory, and pharmacy. As a major teaching hospital with affiliations to the University of Auckland, University of Waikato, and Wintec, it offers a dynamic learning environment and access to research opportunities. The hospital is equipped with advanced diagnostic and treatment facilities located on the Waiora Waikato Hospital Campus, with both road and air ambulance support.

Hamilton, where Waikato Hospital is situated, is a vibrant city nestled alongside the scenic Waikato River, offering a perfect mix of nature and culture. Explore the stunning Hamilton Gardens, home to themed gardens from Italy to Asia, or visit the Waikato Museum to delve into the region's rich history. The city also boasts the Hamilton Zoo, where you can walk through an aviary filled with native birds. Hamilton is a lively hub, with a variety of cafes, restaurants & bars, along with events like rugby, cricket, the famous National Agricultural Field days and Balloons over Waikato Festival. For those who like the beach and surfing, Raglan, with its black sand beaches and one of the best left hand point breaks in the world is within easy driving distance. With its vibrant atmosphere and proximity to outdoor adventures, Hamilton is an ideal place to live & work.

For more information on living and working in Waikato click here

About you

Please consider applying to work with us as an Emergency Department Registrar, if you are:

• Enthusiastic to learn and progress
• A good team player
• Willing to work across a breadth of patient presentations including multi-trauma
• Able to recognise your own limitations and be willing to seek senior advice when necessary

How to Apply

To apply please click Apply online or apply via our Waikato Careers website by clicking here.

All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59 pm on 30 January 2026.

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.

The direct link to their self-assessment page is:

Please note - it is your responsibility to provide three current references. To print off the referee report, please click on the "Reference form" icon below. Please attach completed references with your application: Reference form

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Tonia Nicholson at

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

Please note that candidates will be short listed based on their applications and not all candidates will be offered an interview.