Obstetrics & Gynaecology - Registrar 6 Mths Fixed Term

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.

About the Role

At Te Whatu Ora – Waikato District we have been on an incredible journey to become the best Women's Health Service in New Zealand.

You are invited to apply to join our dedicated team.

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

We are offering you the opportunity to balance a rewarding career with the great lifestyle you have always dreamed about.

We are seeking enthusiastic registrars to join our dedicated team in Women's Health at Waikato Hospital based in Hamilton, New Zealand.

We are a RANZCOG training department, with learning opportunities in many specialist Gynaecology areas including Gynae-oncology, minimal access surgery, Urogynaecology and Colposcopy, plus High Risk Obstetrics, including a dedicated Pre-term Birth Clinic.

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.

Recent experience in both acute gynaecology and obstetrics is essential as well as experience in antenatal care both inpatient and outpatient.

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

The department has strong teaching and training culture with protected weekly registrar teaching and multidisciplinary CTG education meetings.

There are also monthly perinatal morbidity & mortality meetings, high risk obstetric, colposcopy, general gynaecology and gynae-oncology multidisciplinary meetings for ongoing professional development.

Individually tailored schedules with special interest focus and specific training needs may be further negotiated with successful applicants.

You are required to contribute to the Registrar after hour's roster, however we will ensure your training needs are met.

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About the Team / Service

Te Whatu Ora – Waikato District is one of New Zealand's 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.

We have approximately 5,500 deliveries per year in the district and 3,500 of these are at Waikato Hospital.

Facilities include a seven bed delivery suite, two high dependency beds, a women's acute assessment unit, antenatal, postnatal and gynaecological inpatient wards, a dedicated outpatient's service and modern theatres.

The O&G team consists of 15 consultants, 17 registrars & 9 senior house officers.

Hamilton is New Zealand's fourth largest city and is also one of the fastest growing.

It is situated on the banks of the Waikato River.

It is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is close enough to beaches, mountains and forests for a range of outdoor activities.

Living in Hamilton and the Waikato region gives you reasonably priced housing, excellent public and private schools and an easy commute to work.

It has all the benefits of a big city without the stress.

If you are looking for a fabulous environment to raise your family or an opportunity for exciting outdoor leisure pursuits, then we would welcome your interest.

About you

As a Obstetrics & Gynaecology Registrar, you will have :

• Knowledge and understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi
• Vocational registration in a medical speciality
• Eligible 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 Auckland's 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.

Advert will be open for four weeks or until filled.

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.