Public Health Registrar

Public Health Registrar

Fixed term

Up to 1 FTE

Start : January 2026

Applications open for Public Health Registrars currently on the NZCPHM training programme.

Do you have a passion for supporting the delivery of high-quality care in Otago and Southland?

We are looking for a public health registrar to join our Quality Improvement, Research, and Evaluation Hub – which is focused on ensuring the programmes and services delivered to our whānau and communities are of the highest quality.

The role will be based in our Dunedin office and will be supported by WellSouth’s Clinical Director, and the Quality Improvement, Research & Evaluation Hub lead, along with an off-site supervisor.

If you want to find out more about making a difference and join a team working hard to improve health outcomes for people in the Southern District, apply now.

If you have any further questions, please feel free to email or

This position is contingent upon funding from Te Whatu Ora. An offer of employment will only be made once funding is confirmed

Read the full job description here Position Description

Position Tasks

• Undertake service work for WellSouth to support WellSouth’s quality improvement, research, and evaluation hub.
• Undertake a specific project within the hub and deliver a written report suitable for assessment.
• Apply a population health approach to service and project work undertaken within WellSouth.
• Complete all requirements of the NZCPHM training programme including quarterly reporting and attending training sessions.
• Undertake other tasks as requested during the course of employment that are within the skill set of the registrar.

Our Values - Tō Mātou Uara

Please note that we don’t always work to fixed closing dates and may interview candidates as their applications are received.

Applications close : 30 September 2025

Applications must include a CV, and a cover letter.

WellSouth is smokefree and we support the Government’s Vision of a Smokefree Aotearoa 2025.

WellSouth Primary Health Network is an equal opportunity employer committed to upholding the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

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