Haematology Registrars (Advanced Trainees) (Rmo 2026 Training Year)

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.

Start date : 2 February 2026

This position is part of the RMO Annual Recruitment Cycle , current vacancies are advertised separately.

About the Role

The run is accredited for training with the College of Australasian Physicians for both basic and advanced trainees and is accredited for training with the College of Australasian pathologists for advanced haematology training (lab and clinical).

Non-training registrars, basic trainees, advanced haematology trainees are all welcome to apply.

The position is to join at team of seven consultant haematologists and haematology registrars based at Palmerston North Hospital.

The service provides haematology services to a population of approximately 500,000, which includes the geographical area of the Manawatu (Palmerston North), Whanganui, Taranaki (New Plymouth and Hawera) and Hawkes Bay (Napier, Hastings).

Inpatient care is provided at Palmerston North Hospital with outreach visiting clinics to Whanganui, Hawera, New Plymouth and Hastings.

A full range of haematology services is provided including coagulation, thrombosis, non-malignant and malignant haematology including acute myeloid leukaemia and autologous stem cell transplant.

The position would include working on the haematology inpatient ward and haematology outpatient clinics.

Haematology clinics include both local clinics and monthly overnight regional clinics.

The on-call commitment is for participation in the oncology after hours rosters for weekdays 4-11pm and weekends 8-11pm.

Call is shared among approximately 11 oncology registrars.

Appointments for 12-24 months are available.

Visit ourcareers site here for more information about Palmerston North hospital.

An encouraging learning environment where you will continue to grow.

A professional and supportive culture and team setting.

Fulfilling and challenging work with great lifestyle options

Tailored wellness programmes

About us

Palmerston North Regional Hospital is the premier healthcare institution in the MidCentral Region.

With a dedicated Intensive Care Unit, Coronary Care Unit, and Regional Cancer Treatment Service, as well as one of the largest trauma centres nationwide, Palmerston North Hospital provides industry leading specialised care and emergency treatment to the MidCentral region.

As a teaching hospital affiliated with New Zealand medical schools, we unite exceptional healthcare practice with modern education and research.

MidCentral is an excellent place to begin or continue your professional career in an engaging and supportive environment.

MidCentral region is ideally situated for all lifestyles – Striking scenery with multiple hiking & biking tracks with beaches, ski fields and wineries close by as well as excellent schools and tertiary institutions.

The perfect blend of rural and city living.

About you

Our ideal candidate will have :

Registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand or beeligible for general or provisional general registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand.

You can check your eligibility for registration by visiting the Council's website atwww.mcnz.org.nz .

Completed RACP Basic Training, including the written and clinical examinations for advance trainee positions.

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is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand.

We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community

We welcome applications from our diverse Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

In the interests of protecting our people and our patients, all appointments will be subject to :

Occupational Health Assessment

Some positions are defined as a Core Children's worker under the Children's Act and require full safety checks completed before employment commences.

(Police Vetting)

How to apply

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For further information about this role please reach out to :

Employer : Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua MidCentral

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