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House Officers and Registrars
Looking for top quality teaching, research opportunities and good support?
Waikato Hospital is one of New Zealand's largest tertiary teaching hospitals with a full range of sub-specialties on one campus.
You are at the stage where you want to
- practice your skills,
- extend your knowledge
- and build a strong foundation for your career.
You can do it, here.
We offer professional and personal support for year 2, 3 and 4 house officers and registrars including
- a full programme of clinical education
- involvement in research activities
- excellent academic and clinical skills training centre
- strong links to the Auckland University Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences
- an RMO Unit that is there to provide guidance, support and has an “open door/drop in” ethos.
Add to this
- a vibrant campus – a place to meet new friends as well as learn new skills
- a friendly city set on the beautiful Waikato River, with a huge range of outdoor activities on the doorstep.
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| Let's talk! Check out our Vacancies listings for house officer and registrar positions. But if you can't see what you want, don't hesitate to get in touch with us and see if we can match up your interests and our needs. The person you should talk to is Paul Miller, our RMO Unit manager.
Find out more...
About Waikato Hospital and Hamilton
Waikato Hospital is a teaching hospital - its extensive campus includes a large library geared to assist with research, a clincial education centre that is a division of the Auckland University Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, and clinical skills simulation centre with audiovisual links to surgical theatres and adjacent teaching rooms, plus a wide range of the latest skills and simulation training equipment.
The mainstay of clinical practice and learning for house officers is the ward work. Because of its size and scope, Waikato Hospital has a wide range of both common and extremely rare and specialised patient groups. House officers are well supported by specialist registrars and their consultants who are usually freely available and approachable.
Three main clinical blocks and a theatre block are at the core of the hospital, and a brand new clinical centre and ED are currently being built. A leading edge AT&R hub is planned across the road.
Waikato Hospital campus is on the edge of downtown Hamilton. The campus has onsite parking as well as lockable bike sheds and showers, an excellent staff cafeteria, banking and ATM facilities, and a RMO Lounge. It even has its own community police constable, and there's a childcare centre conveniently across the road. Our Waikato DHB intranet keeps you up-to-date with news, views, and a classifieds section - great for finding a place to rent, or a car to buy.
Hamilton is a "not too big, not too small, just right" sort of city. It gives you a mix of action, events, relaxation and recreation. You can stroll along the river, jog around the lake, or kite board over the waves at nearby Raglan. You can have a romantic picnic in the Italian garden, a sophisticated dinner out downtown, or go clubbing through the wee small hours. Whatever suits your style.
Hamilton is also home to Waikato University, Waikato Technical Institute (Wintec), Fonterra head office, a large number of secondary and primary schools, and a growing commercial and retail sector - providing opportunities for partners or family members. We're happy to point you in the right direction.
Read more about Hamilton and the Waikato region
Thames Hospital
Looking to gain a more generalist clinical experience? Wanting to get hands-on alongside excellent clinicians?
Then think about working at Thames Hospital. It is modern 54-bed rural community hospital at Thames on the Coromandel Peninsula.
A smaller hospital can offer more 'hands-on' clinical involvement within a friendly and supportive team. A recent major redevelopment programme has added new clinical facilities and equipment, and modernised the hospital to a high standard.
Thames is a lovely coastal town renown for its fishing and friendliness.
For an insight into working at Thames Hospital, check out Hogg's Blog - a straight-up critique of Thames Hospital by Dr Allen Hogg.
Read more about Thames Hospital
House officer formal education course - 2012
Wednesdays 1.30 – 2.30pm (Bring your lunch)Venue: The Bryant Education Centre (BEC)
Pay scalesHouse officers and senior house officers effective 1 October 2010
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House Officer |
Senior House Officer |
Cat
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Hours
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Year 2
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Year 3
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Year 4
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F
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40 - 44.9
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58,348
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61,652
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64,953
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E
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45 - 49.9
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64,831
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68,499
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72,173
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D
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50 - 54.9
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74,557
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78,777
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82,995
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C
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55 - 59.9
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84,283
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89,052
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93,824
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B
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60 - 64.9
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94,007
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99,327
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104,650
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A
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65+
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106,971
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113,027
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119,086
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Registrars (other than dental registrars) effective 1 October 2010
Cat
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Hours
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Year 1 |
Year 2 |
Year 3
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Year 4 |
Year 5 |
F
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40 - 44.9
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68,499
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72,173
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75,819
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79,487
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83,122
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E
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45 - 49.9
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68,499
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72,173
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75,819
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79,487
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83,122
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D
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50 - 54.9
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78,777
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82,995
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87,191
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91,423
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95,631
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C
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55 - 59.9
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89,052
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93,824
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98,565
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103,332
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108,104
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B
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60 - 64.9
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99,327
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104,650
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109,938
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115,256
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120,577
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A
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65+
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113,027
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119,086
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125,101
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131,152
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137,211
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Cat
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Hours
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Year 6 |
Year 7 |
Year 8
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Year 9 |
Year 10 |
F
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40 - 44.9
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99,852
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104,073
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108,442
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112,999
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117,744
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E
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45 - 49.9
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99,852
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104,073
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108,442
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112,999
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117,744
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D
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50 - 54.9
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99,852
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104,073 |
108,442 |
112,999 |
117,744 |
C
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55 - 59.9
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112,873
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117,644
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122,584
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127,733
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133,097
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B
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60 - 64.9
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125,899
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131,220
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136,730
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142,474
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148,457
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A
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65+
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143,264
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149,316
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155,587
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162,122
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168,931
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Year 2, 3 and 4 house officer run choices
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Run |
Location
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Current salary scale
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Anaesthetics
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Waikato
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C
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Cardiology
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Waikato
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C
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Cardiothoracic
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Waikato
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B
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ENT
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Waikato
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B
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Emergency Medicine
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Waikato
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C
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Gastroenterology
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Waikato
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C
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General Medicine
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Waikato
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C
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General Surgery
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Waikato
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B
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Haematology
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Waikato
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C
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Medical Reliever
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Waikato
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A
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Mental Health
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Waikato
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D
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Neurology
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Waikato
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C
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Neurosurgery
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Waikato
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B
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O & G
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Waikato
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B
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Oncology
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Waikato
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C
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Oncology/Palliative Care
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Waikato
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C
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Orthopaedics
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Waikato
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B
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Paediatrics (Medicine)
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Waikato
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C
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Plastic Surgery
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Waikato
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B
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Rehabilitation (OP&R)
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Waikato
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C
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Renal
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Waikato
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C
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Respiratory
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Waikato
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C |
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SHO Thames
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Thames |
D
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Surgical Relief
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Waikato
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A + 1
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Vascular
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Waikato
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B
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Registrar positions and pay categories
Registrar positions are offered in a wide range of specialties:
| Specialty |
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Current salary scale |
| Anaesthetics |
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B
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| Emergency Medicine |
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C
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| Oncology Services |
Haematology
Medical Oncology
Palliative Care
Radiation Oncology
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D
D
D
D
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| Histopathology |
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E
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| Intensive Care Unit (ICU) |
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C
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| Internal Medicine |
Cardiology
Diabetes
Diabetes/Rheumatology
Endrocrinology (Advanced training)
Gastroenterology (Advanced training)
General Medicine
Medical Relief
Neurology
Renal
Respiratory
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C
C
C
C
D
C
A
C
C
C
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| Mental Health |
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C
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| Obstetrics and Gynaecology |
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B
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| Paediatrics |
Paediatric Medicine
Paediatric Surgery
Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU) |
C
E
C
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| Public Health Medicine |
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E
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| Radiology |
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E
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| Rehabilitation (Older Persons and Rehabilitation Services) |
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D
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| Sexual Health |
Years 1-5
Years 6-10 |
E
D
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| Surgery |
Breast and Endocrine Fellow
Cardiothoracic Fellow
Colorectal Fellow
Trauma Fellow
Dermatology
General Surgery
Neurosurgery
Ophthalmology
Orthopaedics
Otolaryngology (ENT)
Plastic Surgery
Surgical Relief (General Surgery)
Surgical Relief (Sub Specs)
Urology trainee
Urology non trainee
Vascular
Cardiothoracic
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C
D
C
C
E
A
E
E
A
E
C
A+1
B
D
B
C
C
| Some registrar trainee positions are selected by the respective College, who then make their recommendations for appointees to Waikato DHB; other registrar positions are selected by Waikato DHB and rotations are made based on your run preferences and/or training needs.
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Application process
You do not need to use a recruitment agency when applying to work at Waikato DHB. You can apply directly to the medical recruitment coordinator.
Applications for house offer positions are welcome at any time. Talk to us about what is available, keep in touch.
All applications and doctor’s personal information are dealt with in the strictest confidence. |
The application process for Year 2, 3 and 4 house officers and registrars (including NZREX graduates who are applying outside the ACE system timeline) is:
- Use the official Waikato DHB application form. The link is included in each position vacancy on our website or you can download a copy of the application form PDF.
Gather the following application documents:
- Completed application form
- Updated copy of your curriculum vitae (CV)
- Three completed referee reports
- Copy of your current New Zealand practising certificate, if you have one with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ)
- IELTS results (where required)
We will also require certified copies of the following documents, but our medical recruitment coordinator will request these at the appropriate time during the application process:
- Medical qualification/transcript
- Personal details of your passport (and work visa and permit/NZ residency permit if applicable) OR birth certificate accompanied by driver’s licence
- Post-graduate qualification (if applicable)
- If you are an overseas trained doctor you will need to check eligibility for registration with the MCNZ to practice medicine in New Zealand. This will determine your registration pathways.
Also go to the MCNZ’s fees page to check the costs associated with registration.
- Again, if you are an overseas trained doctor you will need to check with Immigration New Zealand to see if you are eligible to work in New Zealand.
- If you are posting your application to us, please send your documents to:
Penny Simpson
Medical Recruitment Coordinator
RMO Unit
Waikato Hospital
Private Bag 3200
Hamilton
New Zealand
(Please use the following fax number, if you are sending documents by fax: +64 7 858 0941) or you can email these documents directly to Penny on: penny.simpson@waikatodhb.health.nz
- The process we follow once an application is received:
- The medical recruitment coordinator will contact you and discuss run allocations, how long you are wanting to stay and when you are thinking of starting employment. At this stage we need to discuss any special requirements e.g. if you want to return to the UK for a fixed period to attend interviews or sit exams.
- You CV will be forwarded to the appropriate clinical director for vetting.
- If your CV is approved as suitable, and if a suitable vacancy exists, we will send you a job offer letter, a position description and a job acceptance form. Each job offer normally has a stated time within which you need to accept or decline the offer.
- If your CV is not suitable, we will advise you.
- When you accept a job offer, the medical recruitment coordinator will send you an enrolment and information pack and get in touch with you about any additional forms and information we need.
- The medical recruitment coordinator then lodges the papers with the MCNZ to start the formal process of getting you registered. The MCNZ will notify you when registration has been approved and will send you a list of MCNZ agents you can visit on your arrival in New Zealand to have all your documentation formally checked and approved – so remember to bring the original documents with you
The whole process can take up to 13 weeks to complete.
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