Provide high-quality emergency care and oversee resuscitations while completing ACEM training.

Emergency Medicine Registrar - 2027 Training Year

Hawkes Bay Hospital - Emergency Medicine Registrar

Permanent, Full-time, Rostered and Rotating Shifts

Minimum 6 month or 12 month placements

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

We are seeking an Emergency Medicine (ED) Registrar to join our Emergency Department here at Hawke's Bay Fallen Soldiers Memorial Hospital. The 2027 training year commences on 1 February, and mid-year starts on 2 August.

Our department is accredited by the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (ACEM) as a Tier 2 (non-major referral) training site, offering 24 months of accredited ED training. You will be supported by a structured teaching programme with strong educational supervision and plentiful hands-on learning opportunities to support your development in Emergency Medicine. Registrars who are not enrolled in a formal training programme will also gain valuable, assessable skills and broad emergency medicine experience.

ACEM trainees are encouraged to refer to the separate advertisement outlining additional rotation opportunities.

About the Team/Service/Location

You will join a well-established and supportive multidisciplinary team comprising 16 Emergency Medicine Physicians, 1 Medical Officer, 15 Registrars, 8 House Officers, and 4 Nurse Practitioners.

The Emergency Department handles over 50,000 presentations per year, with an admission rate of around 30%. Patient acuity is high, with a significant volume of major trauma and complex emergency cases. The department also operates four Observation Unit beds, providing care for a wide range of conditions. Registrars are offered extensive opportunities to perform procedures, manage high-acuity cases, and take a lead role in resuscitations, ensuring excellent exposure and professional growth within a busy regional emergency service.

Health NZ - Hawkes Bay provides healthcare services to a population of approximately 180,000 people across the region. Hawkes Bay Fallen Soldiers Memorial Hospital is the principal acute hospital and specialist service provider, supported by smaller satellite facilities in Central Hawkes Bay, Napier, and Wairoa.

Located in Hastings, Hawkes Bay Hospital is a 400 bed secondary level public hospital delivering both acute and elective care across a broad range of medical and surgical specialties, including paediatrics and obstetrics & gynaecology. We are supported by a strong regional ICU and flight team with tertiary support for cardiac intervention, cardiothoracic surgery, plastics and neurosurgery from Wellington, ensuring comprehensive care.

Hawkes Bay offers an outstanding work-life balance, with a sunny climate, beautiful beaches, and exceptional outdoor recreation, including over 100km of walking and cycling trails. The region boasts excellent schools, easy access to mountains and skiing, and a vibrant lifestyle enriched by outstanding food, renowned wineries, and a welcoming community. For more information about living and working in Hawkes Bay, click HERE

About You

You’re a Resident Medical Officer (RMO) PGY3 or above, ideally with at least 6 months of experience working in an Emergency Department at a Registrar level

You are registered or eligible for general registration, with the Medical Council of New Zealand

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is committed to delivering equitable, high-quality healthcare for all New Zealanders. We foster a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome applications from Māori, Pacific peoples, disabled persons, and rainbow communities, recognising the strength diversity brings to our organisation and communities.

How to Apply

To review the run description, click HERE. To apply please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact the RMO Recruitment Consultant via email on rmo.recruitment@hbdhb.govt.nz .

Application Requirements

  • Cover letter outlining preferred start date and placement
  • Current CV, chronological order from primary medical qualification (including locum work and any gaps of more than 3 months)
  • Three Reference Request forms, including one from your most recent supervisor, submitted by the closing date to the RMO Recruitment Consultant, email above. Download the Reference Request Form here

Important Dates

Applications Close: - Monday, 8 June 2026

Offers Made: - Monday, 17 August 2026

Acceptances by: - Monday, 24 August 2026

Start Date: - Monday, 1 February or 2 August 2027

Job Reference: - HAW09840

Location: - North Island - Hawkes Bay - Hastings

Job type: - Permanent Full time

Expertise: - Clinical - Registrar - Emergency Medicine

Closes: - 08-Jun-2026

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