• Whangārei Hospital
• Fulltime Permanent
• Commencing February 2026

Achieving the best health outcomes for our patients starts with expecting the best from ourselves, and right now Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora – Northland District is looking for exceptional Orthopaedic Registrars (non-trainee) to join our team in February 2026.

From study support and professional development, through to growing new services and facilities, the future is bright at Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora - Te Tai Tokerau (Health New Zealand). Here you'll be doing what matters to your career, all whilst enjoying a flexible and healthy work-life balance.

Health New Zealand is committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and holds stewardship for equitable health outcomes for Māori as Tāngata Whenua as the highest priority.

About our Service

The Orthopaedic Department consists of nine Orthopaedic Consultants.  You will be exposed to a full range of Orthopaedic pathology, both acute and elective, and participate in our teaching programme.

Whangārei is the largest hospital in Northland, providing secondary care services for the region, supported by four regional hospitals.   Northland covers an area of 12,600 square kilometres and has a population of approximately 201,000.  As a region Northland is renowned for its beautiful beaches and relaxed lifestyle. Visit Northland's official tourism websites www.northlandnz.com/visit/ / http://www.whangareinz.com/ to see what Northland offers.

About the Location

As a region, Te Tai Tokerau (Northland) is renowned for its beautiful beaches and relaxed lifestyle.  Please look at some of what we offer; https://www.northlandnz.com/visit/ For more information about Northland hospitals please visit our website www.northlanddhb.org.nz and to see what the Northland region has to offer visit the Northland official tourism website www.northlandnz.com/visit/ / http://www.whangareinz.com/

For more information on living and working in Northland click here

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.  

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.”  All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by 1 October 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact the RMO Unit via email: rmo.unit@northlanddhb.org.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.