Rural Registrar - Thames Hospital Annual Recruitment 2026

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 2026 year for a 6 to 12 month attachment in Rural Hospital Medicine.

This is an accredited training position for the Division of Rural Hospital Medicine.

We highly encourage applications from our Maori communities.

Candidates who have completed two years post graduate hospital and who have an interest in rural medicine will be considered.

We provide an excellent generalist training environment with a broad and interesting case mix.

Clinical supervision is provided by rural hospital, emergency medicine and internal medicine specialists.

There are opportunities for career planning and development.

Position Description Rural Hospital Medicine Thames

About the Team / Service

Come and join us at Thames

Thames has a 15 bed emergency department with an inpatient unit.

As a registrar you will gain experience in a broad range of clinical areas.

Thames is a coastal town known as the gateway to the Coromandel Peninsula.

There is easy access to native bush with world class walks, tramps and surf beaches in this popular recreational area.

This attachment is part of the proposed Te Manawa Taki regional training network, which will include rotations within the Waikato, Lakes and Bay of Plenty districts.

About you

As a Rural Medicine Registrar you will

• Have completed 2 years post graduate hospital placement
• Have General Registration with MCNZ (or Provisional for doctors new to NZ with at least two years of experience).
• Be enrolled on the RNZCGP Rural Hospital Medicine training programme or have an interest in Rural Medicine (preference given to RHM trainees, please email Dr Rory Milller if you are interested in joining this programme).

How to Apply

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

Please specify in your covering letter your training requirements and these will be discussed at interview.

Please contact the Director of Training Dr. Rory Miller

• for further information.

Please provide three current references.

Please ask your referees to return the completed form to us, or you can attach them to this application.

If you are an overseas medical graduate please see the Medical Council of New Zealand self-assessment page to ensure that your qualifications meet the criteria for registration to practice in New Zealand.

MCNZ Registration Self-Assessment Tool

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Referee Report - MCNZ RP6