In line with the National Recruitment Programme, we are keen to hear from Registrars looking for a new opportunity commencing January 2024 through to January 2025, as an ENT Registrar.

The Paediatric Registrar positions are accredited for Basic Training in General Paediatrics by the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP).

He kōrero mō te tūranga - About the Role

The Paediatric Department offers eight Paediatric Registrar positions. These are suitable for Paediatric trainees with at least six months of Paediatric experience. Previous Neonatal experience is desirable but not essential. Our positions are accredited for up to two years of Basic Training with the RACP. They are also suitable for advanced trainees in specialties needing Paediatric experience, such as Emergency Medicine or Anaesthesia.

The Paediatric Department is a busy supportive department of 13 SMO's and 2 Fellows on the consultant roster. We provide an excellent opportunity to gain first-hand experience in managing a wide range of acute Paediatric presentations. We have an active education programme.

Tauranga Hospital has a 22 bed General Paediatric ward, a 4 bed Paediatric Day Stay Unit, and a 12 bed level 2 Neonatal Unit. Registrars are rostered in supervised outpatient clinics, and are on an 8 person roster that includes day shifts, evenings, long days and nights with a 1:8 frequency.

4 SHO positions are also available for those with no prior Paediatric experience. Registrars help provide supervision to SHO's along with the consultant Paediatric staff (See separate advertisement for the SHO position)

Mō Tātou – About Us

Situated in the sunny eastern coast of New Zealand's North Island, the Bay of Plenty really is just that, offering vast golden sand beaches, bush clad mountains, lush farmlands and more. Its pleasant climate means that the area has become a favourite for holiday makers, retirees and those looking for a different lifestyle outside of the main cities.

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand, Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is spread across two hospitals based in Tauranga and Whakatāne. We serve a population of approximately 308,000 for the major population centres of Tauranga, Katikati, Te Puke, Whakatāne, Kawerau and Ōpōtiki. Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is one of the Bay of Plenty's largest employers with over 4000 staff. 

Ko o tatou painga – Our Benefits

• In-House career development
• Highly rewarding role and opportunity to make a difference!
• Be a valued member of a multidisciplinary team
• Subsidised onsite hospital gym membership and well-being program
• Free onsite staff parking
• Discounts (with local businesses)

Closing date for applications

Registrars:   Monday 9 June 2023

Offers made on

Registrars:   Monday 21 August 2023

Acceptances by

Registrars:   Monday 28 August 2023

All applications should include

• Up-to-date CV and completed Te Whatu Ora online application
• Three x referee reports (one of whom must be your most recent supervisor). Reports must be received by the above-stated closing date.  
• Please follow the link below to the referee form. Te Whatu Ora - BOP will not contact referees – it is the applicants' responsibility to provide references with their application.
• References should be attached to your application. If this is not possible before the closing date they can be emailed to medicalstaffrecruitment@bopdhb.govt.nz

Unfortunately, incomplete applications cannot be considered.

Ngā uarātanga ō ā mātou mahi– Our Values

Our values of Compassion, All-one-team, Responsive and Excellence are at the centre of everything we do.  We are looking for someone who demonstrates, exudes and embeds behaviours consistent with our Manaakitanga values as well as the above skills and experience.  

Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty are committed to improving Māori health outcomes and achieving health equity for Māori through Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations. It is essential you demonstrate an awareness of Māori indigenous rights and current issues in relation to health and health equity.

It is desirable that new employees of Te Whatu Ora are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, which includes two doses of an approved vaccine. If you are unable to receive a COVID-19 vaccine or booster for any reason, please indicate this in your application so we can discuss this with you further.

Email enquiries only to medicalstaffrecruitment@bopdhb.govt.nz or telephone on +64 7 579 8143.

All applications are to be made online.

Click on this link for the Reference Form