Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
Whangārei Hospital
Roles available from January 2025
We have exciting opportunities for House Officers to join the team at Whangārei Hospital.
Our House Officer rotations are across departments, including Surgical, Urology, Orthopaedics, Medicine, Assessment Unit, Emergency Department, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, ENT, Emergency Medicine, Paediatrics, Psychiatry and Relief. We also have Community-based attachments available.
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora – Northland (Health New Zealand) is committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and holds stewardship for equitable health outcomes for Māori as Tāngata Whenua is the highest priority.
As a region, Te Tai Tokerau (Northland) is renowned for its beautiful beaches and relaxed lifestyle. Please look at some of what we offer; https://www.northlandnz.com/visit/ For more information about Northland hospitals please visit our website www.northlanddhb.org.nz and to see what the Northland region has to offer visit the Northland official tourism website www.northlandnz.com/visit/ / http://www.whangareinz.com/
Te Tai Tokerau is a popular workplace, and we look for the best.
Whangārei Hospital is the largest hospital in Te Tai Tokerau, a largely rural region with many high health needs and interesting pathology. It provides secondary care services for the region and is supported by four smaller regional hospitals - it is just the right size to offer access to highly experienced doctors with opportunities to be more hands-on and really make a difference and grow your skills. Working closely with your consultant means you can widen your practice as your skills grow.
A career with Northland will see you action meaningful change in the region we love and your professional development – all whilst enjoying everything the stunning North offers. You really can enjoy the best of both.
If you want to grow as a clinician, reinforce skills, or broaden your experience before progressing your training - you need to speak with us!
Suitable candidates must have the following:
- A minimum of 1-year post-graduate experience in the New Zealand health sector or a comparable health system.
- The ability to work in New Zealand.
- Medical Council of New Zealand registration or the ability to apply.
More information can be found here; https://www.northlanddhb.org.nz/working-with-us/resident-medical-officers/medical-council-and-immigration-process/
Please include:
- A cover letter
- An up-to-date CV
- Three completed references on the attached national reference template form or
- Reference template for International applications is located at RP6 (mcnz.org.nz)
Please include the speciality departments you wish to be considered for in your cover letter.
For further information, please email RMO.Unit@northlanddhb.org.nz or visit our website www.northlanddhb.org.nz
Our people live our Values:
Tangata I te tuatahi People First - People are central to all we do
Whakaute (tuku mana) Respect - We treat others as they would like to be treated
Manaaki Caring - We nurture those around us, and treat all with dignity and compassion
Whakawhitiwhiti korero Communication - We communicate safely, openly and with respect to promote clear understanding
Taumata teitei (hiranga) Excellence - Our attitude of excellence inspires success, competence, confidence and innovation
Vacancy No: HO2025
Close date: 31 August 2025