Permanent, full-time role, commencement date 2 February 2026
Salary band C - $130,566 - $194,820 and KiwiSaver
Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.About the role:
Accredited for twelve months of advanced training time by the Australasian College of Emergency Medicine (ACEM)
Accredited for rural/regional training - it is a great place to meet the ACEM rural training time requirement
Accredited for the Paediatric Logbook component of training
An ACEM exam preparation programme (FEXNet), an ACEM Examiner and a high pass rate for the College Primary and Fellowship exams
A range of other accredited Registrar positions (including ICU, anaesthetics, and medicine) that College trainees are able to rotate into in order to fulfil the requirements of training
Otago University offers papers that meet the criteria of the ACEM Trainee Research Requirement Coursework Pathway
The Emergency Department sees 47,000 patients per year. Patient mix is broad and a full range of trauma, medical, surgical, paediatric and minor presentations seen on a regular basis
Senior support is excellent, with one of the highest Consultant to Registrar ratios in the country
Registrars work on average approximately four days per week
This role belongs to the New Zealand Resident Doctors' Association and Te Whatu Ora (Health New Zealand) Collective Agreement and Specialty Trainees of New Zealand (STONZ) and Te Whatu Ora (Health New Zealand) Collective Agreement.About the LocationThe main cities and towns in the Southern District include Dunedin, Invercargill, Queenstown, and Wānaka. Southern is world famous for its picturesque mountains, fiords, glaciers, coastlines, and lakes that are often depicted on postcards and movies. But that's not all - it's also adventure-central with a great cultural and foodie scene. You can set your sights on Southern where you can truly have it all - advancing your career whilst living your best life amidst some of the most stunning scenery New Zealand has to offer.For more information on living and working in Dunedin,About youOur 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
a minimum of two years post-graduate and want to gain ED experience or advance a career in Emergency Medicine.
It is requirement of the Medical Council NZ that your qualifications are approved through EPIC. If you have a commitment to working in New Zealand, it is highly recommended that you start this process as soon as possible to allow your subsequent registration to be undertaken in a timely fashion. For more information, please visit MCNZ website re .How to applyTo apply please click 'apply now'. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. if you have any questions about the role, please contact Anel Swarts anel.swarts@southerndhb.govt.nzWe will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.We only accept online applications. Please apply via our .
