Orthopaedic Registrars (2025 Training Year) Start date: 27 January 2025

About us
Palmerston North Regional Hospital is the premier healthcare institution in the Mid Central Region. With a dedicated Intensive Care Unit, Coronary Care Unit, and Regional Cancer Treatment Service, as well as one of the largest trauma centres nationwide, Palmerston North Hospital provides industry leading specialised care and emergency treatment to the Mid Central region.
Our region includes Manawatu, Horowhenua, and Otaki districts on the western coast to the Tararua district on the eastern coast. With a capacity of over 380 beds, we provide secondary care to an urban population of 81,000 and over 200,000 in the catchment area. As a teaching hospital affiliated with New Zealand medical schools, we unite exceptional healthcare practice with modern education and research. Mid Central is an excellent place to begin or continue your professional career in an engaging and supportive environment.
Mid Central region is ideally situated for all lifestyles – Striking scenery with multiple hiking & biking tracks with beaches, ski fields and wineries close by excellent schools and tertiary institutions. The perfect blend of rural and city living.

The Opportunity
Opportunities for non-training Orthopaedic Registrar to embark in a career in orthopaedic surgery.
Mid Central District provides an excellent grounding for Orthopaedic Registrars looking to grow and develop their skills. We have a focus on training and development of surgical skills of which we are proud. There are a range of surgeries undertaken electively as well as a high load of trauma cases.

Benefits

• An encouraging learning environment where you will continue to grow.
• A professional and supportive culture and team setting.
• Fulfilling and challenging work with great lifestyle options
• Tailored wellness programmes

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.
• Completed PGY2 or equivalent.
• Completed GSSE exam will be an advance but not a key requirement.

How to apply
Click “APPLY NOW.”
For further information about this role please reach out to:
Lindy Chivell - RMO Recruiter

If you are interested in making the move to Mid Central – visit our careers site for information about Palmerston North Hospital and manawatu for additional about our region.

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

• Occupational Health Assessment
• Some positions are defined as a Core Children's worker under the Children's Act and require full safety checks completed before employment commences. (Police Vetting)

We strive to be a place where people love to work and learn. We aim to develop a diverse team that reflects the communities that we serve, and we welcome people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, religious and political beliefs, socio-economic situations, and accessibility needs. Mid Central actively seeks Māori into our workforce to reflect the community we serve.