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Psychogeriatric Senior House Officer, Nelson (August 2026
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Remote / WFH
South Island - Nelson / Marlborough Nelson
Job Description
Psychogeriatric Senior House Officer, Alexandra Hospital, Permanent Fulltime
Lots of 1:1 learning provided and good opportunities to continue post-grad training.
Great collegiality within a friendly hospital.
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
We have a Psychogeriatric Senior House Officer full-time position available at Health NZ (Nelson Marlborough) at Alexandra Hospital, Richmond, Nelson. This position is suitable for PGY2 and above and commences in August 2026. This role is initially Psychogeriatrics.
As a Psychogeriatric Senior House Officer, you will assess and admit all admissions, perform physical examinations, implement treatment plans, maintain clinical records and attend weekly meetings to name a few.
The hours are 8.30AM to 4.30PM daily.
Out of hours long days 4.00PM to 10.00PM; weekends 8.00AM to 4.00PM one day and 8.00AM to 10.00PM another day. Work will be on the Nelson Hospital House Officer out of hours roster.
No on-call but there could be additional duties .
Please view the position description for further information.
About the Team/Service/ Location
Our team of 50 House Officers within 140 RMO's work together to provide team based services to the patients of Nelson Marlborough.
Collegiality and collaboration across all disciplines are key to our delivery of a successful service to our patients and our community. A strong sense of community and belonging is reflected in everything we do. If this sounds like the sort of environment that you will thrive in, then we want to hear from you.
For more information on living and working in Nelson click here
About you
As a Psychogeriatric Senior House Officer, you:
Need to be eligible for general or provisional general registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand;
Need to meet Immigration New Zealand requirements to be eligible to live and work in New Zealand;
Will enjoy being part of a team, and contribute your medical knowledge across all disciplines,
The successful applicant must be eligible to work in New Zealand or hold a valid NZ visa at the time of applying.
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 25 July 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact
Sonja Rae (Recruitment) at sonja.rae@tewhatuora.govt.nz OR
Loretta Matheson, RMO Team Leader by email Loretta.Matheson@nmdhb.govt.nz or phone 027 246 0080.
Job ref: RMO26-021
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.
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Lots of 1:1 learning provided and good opportunities to continue post-grad training.
Great collegiality within a friendly hospital.
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
We have a Psychogeriatric Senior House Officer full-time position available at Health NZ (Nelson Marlborough) at Alexandra Hospital, Richmond, Nelson. This position is suitable for PGY2 and above and commences in August 2026. This role is initially Psychogeriatrics.
As a Psychogeriatric Senior House Officer, you will assess and admit all admissions, perform physical examinations, implement treatment plans, maintain clinical records and attend weekly meetings to name a few.
The hours are 8.30AM to 4.30PM daily.
Out of hours long days 4.00PM to 10.00PM; weekends 8.00AM to 4.00PM one day and 8.00AM to 10.00PM another day. Work will be on the Nelson Hospital House Officer out of hours roster.
No on-call but there could be additional duties .
Please view the position description for further information.
About the Team/Service/ Location
Our team of 50 House Officers within 140 RMO's work together to provide team based services to the patients of Nelson Marlborough.
Collegiality and collaboration across all disciplines are key to our delivery of a successful service to our patients and our community. A strong sense of community and belonging is reflected in everything we do. If this sounds like the sort of environment that you will thrive in, then we want to hear from you.
For more information on living and working in Nelson click here
About you
As a Psychogeriatric Senior House Officer, you:
Need to be eligible for general or provisional general registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand;
Need to meet Immigration New Zealand requirements to be eligible to live and work in New Zealand;
Will enjoy being part of a team, and contribute your medical knowledge across all disciplines,
The successful applicant must be eligible to work in New Zealand or hold a valid NZ visa at the time of applying.
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 25 July 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact
Sonja Rae (Recruitment) at sonja.rae@tewhatuora.govt.nz OR
Loretta Matheson, RMO Team Leader by email Loretta.Matheson@nmdhb.govt.nz or phone 027 246 0080.
Job ref: RMO26-021
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.
#HouseOfficer2027
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