Medicine Registrars 2026-2027 - Wellington Region

Medicine Registrars – Wellington Region

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About the role

• Permanent Medicine Registrar positions starting 2 February 2026.
• Allocations across Wellington, Kenepuru, Hutt Valley and Wairarapa Hospitals.
• Run descriptions available when allocations are confirmed.

The Wellington Region RMO positions are rotating across multiple hospitals, including Wellington Regional, Kenepuru, Hutt Valley and Masterton Hospitals. You may rotate to these sites during your time with us. If successful, the service will accommodate run preferences stated in your cover letter.

Specialties include General Medicine, Cardiology, Medical Oncology, Gastroenterology, Endocrinology, Immunology, Rehabilitation, Rheumatology, Haematology, HOP and Acute HOP, Nephrology, Infectious Diseases, Geriatrics, Respiratory, Renal, Neurology, and Palliative Care. Relief runs are available.

RMO salaries are calculated based on relevant previous years of experience and the average weekly hours of work as set out in the relevant run description. Salary bands refer to the Specialty Trainees of New Zealand (SToNZ) or NZ Resident Doctors’ Association (NZRDA) Multi-Employer Collective Agreements.

About our team

Wellington and Hutt Hospitals provide an excellent environment for basic physician training with rotations in general medicine and subspecialties. Registrars intending to sit the FRACP exam will find a comprehensive training programme, weekly exam‑focused tutorials and guidance from senior registrars and consultants.

Advanced training in subspecialties is available in Allergy and Immunology, Respiratory and Sleep Medicine (including a dedicated Sleep Medicine registrar), Cardiology, Gastroenterology (through central matching), Rheumatology, Medical Oncology, Clinical and Laboratory Haematology (including Transfusion Medicine), Intensive Care, Nephrology, Infections Diseases and Microbiology, Neurology, Palliative Care, Endocrinology and Chemical Pathology, Clinical Genetics and Geriatrics.

Cardiology also offers a Central Region registrar rotation : a three‑year rotation incorporating tertiary and secondary care exposure, ideal for SMO positions or fellowship options. The first 12 months are at Nelson and Hutt Hospitals, training in general Cardiology with exposure to interventional Cardiology and Imaging, followed by 24 months as part of the advanced trainee programme at Wellington Hospital.

The General Medical service has dedicated advanced training positions at Hutt and Wellington Hospitals, allowing trainees to attend subspecialty clinics alongside general medicine clinics in combination with acute ward‑based general medicine. Time is available for research and audit activity. The hospitals have a strong relationship with the University of Otago, and trainees also provide teaching for medical students and junior doctors.

Advanced trainees are strongly encouraged to attend relevant conferences and courses; leave is provided for this purpose. Training costs associated with examination are met by the hospital, including books and exam preparation courses.

There are options for job‑sharing and part‑time training to facilitate and support exam preparation.

About you

Suitable for Resident Medical Officers who have completed at least PGY2 by the role commencement date.

You must have eligibility for general or provisional general registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand. Information on the application process can be found on their website.

You will need to be a NZ or Australian citizen or resident, or have an appropriate visa to be eligible to live and work in NZ – information available on the Immigration New Zealand website.

Important information for overseas graduates :

About Us

Here at Te Whatu Ora Capital, Coast, Hutt Valley & Wairarapa districts we embrace diversity and welcome applications from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disability and religions. A diverse and inclusive workforce means we are better positioned to understand and serve our community.

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How to apply

Click the "apply now" button to send your application directly. For further information on this role, email and indicate the job title and vacancy number RMO_8_25 in the subject line.

We will review all applications after the advertisement has closed.

Ma tini, ma mano, ka rapa te whai

By joining together we will succeed

Seniority level

Internship

Employment type

Part-time

Job function

Health Care Provider

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Hospitals and Health Care

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