Paediatric Surgery Registrar

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About the Role

Applications are invited for Paediatric Surgical Registrars commencing in January

This is a fixed term position ending 1 October

At Te Whatu Ora Waikato District we are proud to run a busy multi-disciplinary surgical service for children, including busy tertiary neonatal and trauma services.

We are accepting expressions of interest to join our dedicated team.

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

We are offering you the opportunity to balance a rewarding career with a great lifestyle.

We are seeking enthusiastic registrars to join our dedicated team in Paediatric Surgery at Waikato Hospital based in Hamilton, New Zealand.

We are recruiting to permanent positions and encourage applications if you have completed two years post graduate hospital experience, applicants from a variety of surgical experiences will be considered.

A commitment to patient centred care and multi-disciplinary teamwork is essential.

Applicants must be both flexible in their approach and be willing to contribute positively to the service.

We provide a collaborative and supportive learning environment which encourages excellence and innovation.

If you are an overseas doctor, please visit the Medical Council of New Zealand website to ensure that your qualifications meet their criteria for registration to practice medicine in New Zealand.

Click here to view the position description.

About the Team / Service

Te Whatu Ora Waikato District is one of New Zealands largest tertiary and secondary healthcare providers.

We provide tertiary services to a region of 900,000 and secondary services to a local district of 375,000, including a growing population of 82,000 children under the age of 15.

This gives us the critical mass to be able to offer significant subspecialty exposure whilst still maintaining a breadth of general paediatric experience.

Our paediatric surgical team of 5 Registrars / Advanced trainees is part of a multidisciplinary paediatric unit including a child development & child protection service, paediatric medicine and a level 3 neonatal intensive care unit.

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

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

We are looking for enthusiastic Paediatric registrars committed to team-based patient-centred care.

We are a blend of large & small, being one of New Zealands largest healthcare providers, but located in a city where rural / lifestyle living is the norm.

The broader Waikato region offers an unsurpassed array of outdoor pursuits - skiing, surfing, mountain biking & fishing in lakes, rivers & sea are all available within easy striking distance.

About you

As a Paediatric Surgery Registrar, you will be have :

Knowledge and understanding of Te Tiriti o WaitangiVocational registration in a medical specialityEligible to work in New Zealand, with a practising certificate from the Medical Council of NZ

We 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

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

Job details

Job Reference : WAI

Location : North Island - Waikato - Hamilton

Job type : Contract / Temp Full time

Expertise : Clinical - Registrar - Paediatric Surgery

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