House Officers (Surgical & Surgical sub-specs) (RMO 2026 Training Year)

## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this roleHealth 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 : 19 January 2026
• This position is part of the RMO Annual Recruitment Cycle, current vacancies are advertised separately.
• 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.
• The Opportunity
• Work in a structured teams supported by registrars and consultants to improve your experience in all aspect of surgical care.Palmerston North Hospital offers the following opportunities in surgical subspecialty runs and actively promotes strong candidates into registrar positions.Ability to rotate through the below surgical runs :
• ENT / Ophthalmology
• Urology
• Orthopaedics
• Surgical Relief
• General SurgeryThere are also opportunities to do both an ICU and an Emergency Medicine rotation.We actively promote strong candidates into registrar positions.If you are successful in gaining a position, the service will do their best to accommodate your run preferences.Visit our here for more information about Palmerston North hospital.
• Benefits
• 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 you
• Our ideal candidate will have :
• Registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand or be eligible 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 at .
• Completed PGY1 or equivalent.
• Working at Health New Zealand
• Health New Zealand | The Whatu Ora
• 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 Māori, 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
• Click “APPLY NOW.”For further information about this role please reach out to : Lindy Chivell - RMO RecruiterDiscover more hidden gems that Manawatū and Palmerston North have to offer here : .| Location : | Manawatu / Whanganui || Attachment : | (Word, 875KB) Job Description (Word, 876KB) Job Description (Word, 876KB) Job Description (Word, 880KB) Job Description |

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