Internal Medicine Basic Trainee / Non Trainee Registrars - 2026/2026

HEALTH NEW ZEALAND - Te Whatu Ora – Waikato District
Internal Medicine


Basic Trainee/Non Trainee Registrars


Applications are invited for basic training registrar positions in Internal Medicine at Waikato Hospital commencing April or July 2026. Clinical attachments will be allocated by the department following the recruitment process; successful candidates may be allocated rotations in the following specialties: General Medicine, Cardiology, Haematology, Medical Oncology, Medical Reliever, Dermatology, Renal, Respiratory, Geriatrics, Rheumatology, Palliative Care, Diabetes and Neurology.

Waikato Hospital has an extensive and very well-developed Physician Basic Training Program, with an established mentorship system involving Senior Residents and SMOs. The teaching is geared towards preparation for the RACP Exams (both Written and Clinical). There is an intensive schedule of didactic lectures, bedside clinical coaching sessions (for Long and Short Cases) and a Mock Written and Clinical Exam for our trainees sitting the RACP Exam. We have an army of dedicated SMOs (many of them are current RACP Clinical Examiners) and Senior Residents who are committed to the education program and well-being of our junior doctors. Also, our trainees are given first preference to attend our annual Waikato Long Case Course (which continues to receive excellent reviews every year).

Recruitment is subject to a competitive interview process following the submission of an up-to date curriculum vitae, covering letter, passport and three current references, one of which must be from your current or most recent supervisor.

Reference form

We ask you please indicate within your cover letter your first 4-5 allocation preferences so we can consider this as part of your application.

Eligible applicants who do not wish to enrol in physician training are welcome to apply for a non-trainee registrar position; this will include those who are not progressing to an Advanced Trainee role.

Only online applications will be considered.

Waikato is the fourth largest region in Aotearoa New Zealand and located just south of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland. It features a wide range of world-class outdoor and cultural experiences. You can surf the world-famous beaches of Whāingaroa Raglan, swim at the beautiful beaches of the Kapanga Coromandel, hike our majestic mountain ranges, tour the Hobbiton shire, experience the magic of the Waitomo glow worm caves, and encounter a vast array of flora and fauna at the remarkable Maungatautari Ecological Reserve.

Waikato is the home of the Kiingitanga and rich in Māori culture. Waikato Hospital sits on whenua gifted by Waikato iwi, situated on the banks of the mighty Waikato Awa, Hamilton is New Zealand’s largest metropolitan inland city. Hamilton’s vibrant city centre and rich cultural mix makes it an ideal place to experience the authentic friendly Kiwi lifestyle.

Learn more about living in the mighty Waikato here.

For more information and for general queries please contact Andrea Coxhead, Operations Manager at Andrea.Coxhead@waikatodhb.health.nz

For questions relating to the RACP Basic Training Programme please contact Kathy James at Kathy.James@waikatodhb.health.nz or the Director of Physician Education, Dr Eddie Tan at Eddie.Tan@waikatodhb.health.nz


Closing Date: when filled


Values

Theme “People at Heart” – Te iwi Ngakaunui

Give and earn respect - Whakamana
Listen to me; talk to me – Whakarongo
Fair play – Mauri Pai
Growing the good – Whakapakari
Stronger together – Kotahitanga
Job details
Job Reference:
WAI27681

Location:
North Island - Waikato - Hamilton


Job type:
Permanent Full time

Expertise:
Clinical - Registrar - General Medicine


Closes:
31-Jul-2026