Provide patient care across Timaru Hospital while meeting Medical Council registration requirements

House Officer - PGY 2 Timaru Hospital

House Officer Roles PGY2+ Timaru Hospital

Roles commencing 2026 and 2027

Build your career due to a broad range of clinical opportunities and leadership support

Central South Island location, easy commute to work and free parking and awesome work life balance

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role

Timaru Hospital offers an engaging, supportive environment with a strong focus on professional development and as RMO, you'll gain valuable experience across a broad range of specialties, with opportunities to assist in theatre sessions and increase your exposure to complex and challenging cases. This hands-on experience provides an excellent foundation for developing your clinical skills and confidence.

We pride ourselves on a collaborative and supportive team culture. You'll work alongside colleagues who value enthusiasm, strong interpersonal skills, teamwork, and a shared commitment to delivering high-quality patient care.

About You

You will bring a strong foundation of broad-based clinical knowledge and a genuine enthusiasm for further developing your skills and experience. You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, enabling you to build effective relationships with patients, whānau, families, and colleagues. You will demonstrate a positive, proactive attitude and be comfortable taking on meaningful clinical responsibility within a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

We are seeking applications from;

  • PGY2 and above working in NZ and seeking roles to start in 2026 and early 2027
  • We welcome international graduates with clinical experience in comparable health systems and eligible for Medical Council Registration and able to start early 2027. Please refer to the Medical Council website for information.

Take the next step in your medical career at Timaru Hospital today. We look forward to hearing from you!