Provide orthopaedic registrar services across inpatient, day patient and outpatient settings in Rotorua Hospital

Registrar Orthopaedic - Commencing 2027

Orthopaedic Registrar, Rotorua Hospital

Bring your Orthopaedic skills to the mountain biking capital of New Zealand

Work with Lakes for your 2027 Training Year!

About the Role

  • Join the Lakes, Orthopaedic Department, as a training or non-training registrar.
  • The employee will provide in-patient, day patient and out-patient care for Orthopaedic patients assigned to them and as directed by the consultants involved.
  • Enjoy the benefits of working in a smaller hospital, experience general and acute medicine, with a supportive team of consultants, house officers, medical students and nursing staff.
  • Your roster will allow for you to enjoy all that Rotorua has to offer with longer summers and shorter winters.

About the Location

Lakes is a geothermal wonderland and is also home to several scenic lakes, including Lake Taupō, the largest lake in New Zealand. Rotorua and Taupō are the go-to places for hiking, mountain biking, and water sports; you can also dive into traditional experiences and learn more about Māori culture in the region.

About You

You will have:

  • MCNZ registration and 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 www.mcnz.org.nz
  • a minimum of two years' post qualification experience, and a keen interest in providing acute and general medical care to our community.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te 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.

How to Apply

To apply please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal.

Please ensure you submit your application with your up to date CV, a personalised cover letter and ideally x3 written references provided on the MCNZ RP6 Form

If you have any questions about the role, please contact: MMU.Group@lakesdhb.govt.nz