2026 Training Year | General Surgery Registrar

2026 Training Year | General Surgery Registrar

Salary Band B – $146,436 - $210,134 + Kiwisaver

Southland Hospital

Permanent Full Time

• Do you want to get great experience in general surgery and subspecialties such as colorectal surgery, breast, endocrine, upper GI, and scoping, amongst others?
• Do you want to have the opportunity to have a urology attachment as part of your run?
• Southland Hospital’s general surgery department provides excellent medical education and training for registrars in a high-quality learning environment
• Join us as we change the future of healthcare in Southern NZ. We pride ourselves on our strong dynamic team and we offer a wide range of general and subspeciality roles
• There are research options available, and we have a strong track record of non-trainees getting onto training programs

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

• Registrars receive excellent support and opportunities for both technical surgical skills and management of a very broad range of surgical pathology 
• Opportunity to be part of a close-knit team of ten Consultants and eight Registrars (including three Urologists and one Urology Registrar)
• You will provide acute and elective surgical care, with the opportunity to work across a range of surgery specialties within General Surgery such as Breast, Colorectal, Bariatric, and benign UGI.  There may also be the opportunity for a 6–12-month Urology attachment for successful applicants interested in pursuing this field
• There is one Registrar on call with a dedicated on call SMO lending itself to a supportive structured learning environment in acute care.  There is also a very broad and stimulating elective caseload.  Our Registrars are well supported in attending courses relevant to their career goals
• Department is also very supportive of those wishing to pursue Surgical Training and will support applications to this end
• There is 24/7 access to the library, weekly department and dedicated Registrar teaching, journal clubs, regular RMO forums, and exposure to a range of presentations to the hospital – all of which will equip you with a broad skill base to serve you well as you progress in your career

About the Location

The main cities and towns in the Southern District include Dunedin, Invercargill, Queenstown, and Wānaka. Southern is world famous for its picturesque mountains, fiords, glaciers, coastlines, and lakes that are often depicted on postcards and movies. But that’s not all - it's also adventure-central with a great cultural and foodie scene. You can set your sights on Southern where you can truly have it all-advancing your career whilst living your best life amidst some of the most stunning scenery New Zealand has to offer.

For more information on living and working in Southland click here

About you

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand 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 MCNZ
• A minimum of 2 years post qualification experience, and a keen interest in providing acute and elective surgical care to our community

It is requirement of the Medical Council of New Zealand that your qualifications are approved through EPIC. If you have a commitment to working in New Zealand, it is highly recommended that you start this process as soon as possible to allow your subsequent registration to be undertaken in a timely fashion. For more information, please visit MCNZ website re EPIC Credentialing.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health NZ | Te Whatu Ora Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

All applications must include:

• Cover Letter for Health New Zealand Southern
• An up-to-date CV (Medical work history in chronological order, starting from completion of your primary medical qualification and include locum work and any gaps of 3 months or more)
• Three referee reports on the national reference template form or the MCNZ RP6 reference form (one of whom must be your most recent supervisor) for international applicants

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.”  All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by Monday 9 June 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact rmo.recruitment@southerndhb.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and you will be advised of the outcome of the application in August 2025 as this application is part of the annual recruitment round.