House Officer - PGY2+

2025 Training Year | House Officer – PGY2+

Southland Hospital

Salary Band $71,493 - $159,620 + Kiwisaver

• Join us as we change the future of healthcare in Southern NZ
• Close knit team with unrivalled opportunities to experience varied presentations
• Close to some of New Zealand most famous national parks and ski fields 

Mō te tūranga | About the role

• Hospital small enough to give you hands-on specialist-led experience, yet big enough to learn through an internationally renowned research partnership, your career opportunities are limitless.
• Working in a close-knit team, you will have excellent access to your Registrar & Consultant, and unrivalled opportunities to experience many of the varied presentations to the hospital. 
• You will be exposed to a number of medical situations that will equip you well for future training Registrar roles.   
• You will have continued support in your professional development through 24/7 access to the library, weekly teaching and Grand Rounds, journal clubs, and regular RMO forums.

Following that and depending on your interest, we have a number of runs available for you to work in.  These include:

• General Surgery
• Orthopaedics
• General Medicine
• Psychiatry
• AT&R
• Relievers
• ED (6 month run)
• Paediatrics (6 month run)
• O&G (6 month run)

If your interest lies in the specialties that are 6 months in length, please indicate your preferences in your cover letter.   If we don’t hear from you, we will assume you are applying for a general role.

 Mōu ake | 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 www.mcnz.org.nz
• A minimum of 1 year post qualification experience

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.

Painga | Benefits

• 24/7 access to the library, weekly teaching and Grand Rounds, 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

• Free meals when on duty
• Subsidised gym membership and discounted health insurance
• Access to range of retail discounts
• Free parking when on duty
• Access to staff holiday homes in Fiordland and Central Otago

Mō mātou | About us

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 believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.

Utu whānui |Salary range

This role is covered by the terms and conditions of New Zealand Resident Doctors’ Association & 20 DHB Multi Employer Collective 17 May 2021 – 31 March 2024 (NZRDA SECA) and Specialty Trainees of New Zealand and 20 District Health Boards Multi Employer Collective Agreement 14 February 2024 – 28 February 2026 (the STONZ SECA) and the salary will fall between $71,493 - $159,620 dependant on relevant experience.

Rā mōnehu |Closing Date:  Monday 10 June 2024

Tono ināianei | Apply now

We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website: https://careers.southernhealth.nz/

For further information please email rmo.recruitment@southernddhb.govt.nz

Pre-Employment checks

In the interests of protecting our people and our patients, all appointments will be subject to:

• Occupational Health Assessment
• Police Vetting