House Officer - Timaru, South Canterbury

Applications are open for House Officers to start in January, April, July or October 2025.


If you love the great outdoors and you want to kick your career off in a place where it is all about living, learning, and building a sound portfolio of clinical experience that in many ways can exceed what your colleagues would experience in a larger Centre, consider Timaru Hospital. Timaru has very few Registrars competing against you for clinical experience, allowing direct one-to-one interactions with excellent Consultants. We expect you to participate fully in theatre cases assisting alongside your Surgeon. Our surgical runs include subspecialties attached for added variety (Pain, Ophthalmology, Dental and ENT). Timaru has weekly protected teaching sessions and Hospital Grand Rounds, along with access to specific course such as ACLS.


About Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora South Canterbury
Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora is the Government organisation that provides publicly funded universal health care in Aotearoa New Zealand.
'Te Whatu Ora' translates to 'the weaving of wellness'; which is what we are all about in our holistic and cross-disciplinary delivery of world-class healthcare to 5 million Kiwis across the country.
We are dedicated to building a team that thrives on diversity and inclusion, welcoming individuals from all walks of life and backgrounds.
South Canterbury is responsible for the delivery of services throughout the South Canterbury region and Timaru Hospital (131 beds) serves a district population of approximately 50,000 based in a General Hospital Facility, (which has just commenced a significant refurbishment programme), providing our local community with such critical 24/7 services as ED, ICU/CCU, General, Orthopaedic, & ENT Surgery, O&G, Psychiatry, Geriatrics, Oncology & Palliative Care, Internal Medicine and Paediatrics. https://www.scdhb.health.nz/info-for-you/timaru-hospital
Integrity, collaboration, accountability, respect and excellence are at the heart of everything we do. We are a proudly diverse team, as we know a diverse and inclusive workforce achieves the best outcomes for our patients and communities. If you share in these core values and bring them into every aspect of your patient care.


Why Timaru and the South Canterbury region?
We are the best big little city you will find, located on the coast and Caroline Bay, with the majestic Southern Alps in the background. Timaru is an easy place to live, family friendly and with easy access to an array of outdoor activities - beaches, ski fields, lakes, mountains, and hiking tracks. https://southcanterbury.org.nz
Free parking and an easy commute to work really helps with true work life balance!

Why join us for your training?
You will receive:

• Access to excellent training environments in a wide variety of specialties and settings.
• The support of a dedicated Senior Doctor (SMO).
• Tailored relocation advice and support.
• Nature at your fingertips, a team you can count on, and a warm welcome.

Benefits include:

• 10 days of sick leave per year.
• 6 weeks annual leave from appointment.
• Free meals while on duty over a meal break.
• If eligible, a 6% matching employer superannuation contribution.

For international candidates, the following will also be required: -

• A minimum of 2 years of clinical experience working in New Zealand or a comparable health system such as Australia, the United Kingdom or Ireland.
• To be eligible for Provisional General Scope of Registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand. Self-check if you will be eligible at https://www.mcnz.org.nz/registration

Join us in South Canterbury - apply now!