These positions are in the regional training rotation programme with Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand Auckland Region Districts comprising Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand Te Toka Tumai Auckland, Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand Waitematā and Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand Counties Manukau Districts.

What does Auckland have to offer?

Auckland consistently ranks as one of the most liveable cities in the world with its stunning natural landscapes, mix of cultures and world class entertainment. Working in the Auckland Region you will have the opportunity to work alongside our passionate and knowledgeable senior clinicians who will provide you with world class supervision and mentorship.

Obstetric Medicine

Obstetric medicine is an exciting field of Internal Medicine that focuses on the care of pregnant women with medical disorders. For additional information please visit the Society of Obstetric Medicine of Australia and New Zealand (SOMANZ) page.

SOMANZ offers the Obstetric Medicine Certificate to Advanced Trainees of the RACP who complete Obstetric Medicine training requirements, including 12 months of Obstetric Medicine during Advanced Training. Auckland is the only Obstetric Medicine trainee site in New Zealand. For further information on Advanced Training in New Zealand please visit the RACP website.

Medicine Registrar Runs

Medicine Registrar runs in the Auckland region are six months in length, following which you may rotate into a different run. Example run descriptions for the 2023 training year can be viewed on the Auckland Doctors website. As an Obstetric Medicine Registrar you will take part in acute medicine registrar rosters for weekend shifts and weekend night shifts only.

There are two types of jobs available: 

Advanced Training Run in Obstetric Medicine towards the Obstetric Medicine Certificate

• You will need to have passed the FRACP written exam or be registered to sit the clinical exam for 2023.
• These positions will only be offered to those who have passed the clinical exam and completed basic training. For those completing the exam later this year and should you not pass the exam, you will no longer be eligible for advanced training position and you may be considered for a run allocation.
• Eligible for registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand. Support and assistance with this process is provided.

Six month allocations for those interested in obstetric medicine experience as part of their training in general medicine, specialty training or general practice

• Must be at least a Basic Trainee Registrar with the RACP.
• Eligible for registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand. Support and assistance with this process is provided.

Important: Even if you are a current RMO employee in the Auckland region seeking a six month allocation or applying for advanced training in Obstetric Medicine you will need to formally apply.

Applications close: 9 June 2023, 5pm NZT

Interviews held: 6 July 2023

Offers to successful applicants: 21 August 2023

Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand Auckland Region Districts on behalf of Te Toka Tumai Auckland, Waitematā and Counties Manukau Districts is committed to seeing Aucklanders from every community and background share in a healthier future.  To help us achieve this we need a talented diverse workforce that reflects the population we serve.  We strongly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds who share our values and would greatly value seeing applicants from our Māori and Pacific communities

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