Cardiothoracic Nt Registrar - August 2026

Are you ready for an exciting opportunity for 2026?

• Be a part of a busy but supportive team

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

Applications are invited for the 2026 / 2027 year for non-SET Registrar Positions (2yrs+ Post Graduation) at Waikato Hospital.

We are seeking doctors who have an interest in pursuing a surgical or critical care career pathway.

Candidates who have completed two years post graduate hospital experience including a variety of surgical experience will be considered.

This is an excellent opportunity to experience cardiothoracic surgery whilst working in a supportive environment.

The Waikato cardiac unit performs over 450 open heart procedures a year with active TAVI, aortic and complex cardiac pathways and around 200 thoracic cases with active thoracoscopy services, including uni and multiportal access.

The successful applicant(s) will be required to :

• manage outpatients and inpatients in the Cardiothoracic Surgery Department under the supervision of the Cardiothoracic Surgeon
• participate in the on-call registrar roster
• participate in departmental meetings and be involved in teaching
• conduct research and quality improvement projects

If you are an overseas doctor, please visit the Medical Council of New Zealand web site to ensure that your qualifications meet the criteria for registration to practice medicine in New Zealand.

The direct link to the self-assessment page is : /

You will need to complete the six questions to ascertain whether or not you are eligible for registration in NZ.

If you do not have access to do the self-assessment test on-line you can contact the MCNZ by telephone : +64 .

Please note - it is your responsibility to provide three current references.

To print off the referee report, please click on the "Reference form" icon below.

Please attach completed references to your application.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Click here to view the position description.

About the Team / Service

Waikato Hospital is a teaching hospital and the major tertiary referral center providing specialised and emergency healthcare for the Te Manawa Taki and Waikato area, with patient's catchment of ~ 1,007,000 people.

It is the only major hospital in New Zealand to offer all surgical specialties on one campus and is the major trauma hospital for the Te Manawa Taki region.

Located in Hamilton city, the third largest city in North Island; 1 hours drive south of Auckland, and offers a superb lifestyle and quality-of-life working environment.

As the largest employer in Hamilton, there is a varied and approachable social network based around the hospital.

It is within easy reach of both West Coast surfing and East Coast leisure beaches.

The Ruapehu Ski-fields are three hours drive away, and there are outstanding opportunities for hiking, sailing, fishing, biking and many other outdoor activities within the Waikato, and throughout New Zealand.

About you

As a Cardiothoracic Registrar, you will be

• PGY3 or equivalent
• Experience in Plastics a bonus not required
• Eligible to work in New Zealand

Our registrars are expected to involve themselves in divisional research activities and prepare presentations for research events.

Our preference is to offer 12-month positions as this gives our registrars enough exposure to the specialty and to complete the necessary research projects to improve their CV.

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.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Karlien Bouwer at

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.