Neonatal Registrar - 2026 Start

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 position of Neonatal Registrar within the Waikids Neonatal Child Health Department at Waikato Hospital.

This is an opportunity to be part of a progressive team based in a modern tertiary hospital.

This position is suitable for basic or advanced paediatric trainees, or trainees in allied sub-specialties (ED, Anaesthesia) with a special interest in neonatology.

Prior special care nursery experience can be advantageous.

The RMO roster dovetails with the neonatal nurse practitioner roster.

This position provides opportunities for the applicant to undertake specific skill acquisition in a subset of neonatal care.

The Neonatal Registrar will be involved in clinical care and educational activities.

Clinical duties will include after-hours duties on the Neonatal unit RMO roster, including nights.

Neonatal Services at Waikato Hospital is a 41 bed neonatal unit with 17 level 3 beds, including an isolation room, and provides a range of perinatal and neonatal services including a paediatric surgical service and emergency regional retrieval service.

Click to view the position description NICU Registrar

About the Team / Service

At Te Whatu Ora, Waikato we have been on an incredible journey to become the best Childrens Health Service in New Zealand.

We want you to join our team to further improve our high performing service.

Every day you will have the chance to improve the health outcomes of our tamariki, rangitahi and whanau, while developing your skills and expertise along the way.

We are offering you the opportunity to balance a rewarding career with the great lifestyle you have always dreamed about.

Te Whatu Ora Waikato serves a population of more than 390,000 (950,000 in the whole Midland region) and covers more than 21,000 square km.

It stretches from northern Coromandel to close to Mt Ruapehu in the south and from Raglan on the west coast to Waihi on the east.

There are around

• births per year.

The Waikato is the perfect region for someone wanting close access to beaches, lakes and mountains, to enjoy the numerous outdoor activities we have at our door step.

About you

As a NICU Registrar, you will

• Have knowledge and understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi
• Vocational registration in a medical speciality
• Be eligible to work in New Zealand, with a practising certificate from the Medical Council of NZWe are dedicated to achieving health equity for Maori and other priority populations.

We are a Crown entity and an active partner in Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand is guided by Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to upholding the articles.

We have a strong emphasis & excellent reputation in teaching & training, of both undergraduate medical students & paediatric trainees, and are committed to the ongoing growth and development of our specialists.

Those with research interests enjoy on campus support from the University of Aucklands Waikato Clinical School & the Clinical Audit Support Unit.

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 December

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Rachel Posselt at

For further information, please contact :

Dr Miranda Bailey-Wild on e :

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