General Medicine Registrar 2026-2027 - Wairarapa Hospital

Overview

• Permanent Medicine Registrar position starting 2 February 2026
• Allocation to General Medicine for 2026 at Wairarapa Hospital in Masterton

This is a unique opportunity with mostly Mon-Fri 8-4 shifts. You'll be a lone Registrar in General Medicine with a small team and have a great opportunity to lead and learn - direct contact with the SMO physician team and other teams provide a wide scope of learning! This role is suitable for a PGY3 or perhaps a fresh UK / IE F3 looking for something a little rural with a big opportunity to shine.

There is subsidised shared Registrar accommodation if you wish (free-ish if you have a mortgage or rent to cover elsewhere in New Zealand!).

To find out more about the district and hospital click on the following links :

Wellington Region RMO positions are rotational across multiple hospitals, including Wellington Regional, Kenepuru, Hutt Valley and Masterton Hospital which means that you may rotate to these sites after your year at Masterton if you wish.

Regional specialties cover 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.

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. For the current salary bands, please refer to either the Specialty Trainees of New Zealand (SToNZ) or NZ Resident Doctors - Association(NZRDA) Multi-Employer Collective Agreements.

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 process of application for this 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.

Please note - important information for overseas graduates who are applying :

The MCNZ uses the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates - Electronic Portfolio of International Credentials ( ECFMG - s EPIC ) service.

If you are successful in obtaining a role in New Zealand, you will be required to have your primary medical degree verified through EPIC. Before MCNZ will start processing your application, you must have had your documents verified by EPIC.

Here at the 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 workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and serve our community.

Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to apply

Click the apply now button to send your application directly to us. For further information on this role please email and indicate the job title and vacancy number ( RMO_39_25 ) in the subject line.

Application will be considered immediately - this opportunity will close as soon as we place!

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