Pathology Registrars - 2026-2027 - Wellington Region

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Kōrero mō te tūranga – About the role

• Permanent Anatomical Pathology Registrar
• Starting 2 February 2026
• The positions rotate between Wellington and Hutt Hospitals
• All rotations are Category F, weekdays 8 to 5 pm with no on call.

Pathology Registrars are employed by Capital Coast and Hutt Valley with their day to day work directed and supervised by Awanui Laboratory. This position is recognised as a training position by the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia. The Wellington Region RMO positions are rotational across multiple hospitals, including Wellington Regional and Hutt Valley Hospitals which means that you may rotate to these sites during your time with us.

RMO salaries are calculated based on relevant previous years of experience and the average weekly hours of work as set out in the relevant run description. For the current salary bands, please refer to either the Specialty Trainees of New Zealand (SToNZ) or Resident Doctors’ Association (RDA) Single-Employer Collective Agreements.

Moū – About you

Suitable for Resident Medical Officers who will be PGY3/F3 or above by the role commencement date

You must have eligibility for general or provisional general registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand. Information on the process of application for this can be found on their website at http://www.mcnz.org.nz/ or http://www.mcnz.org.nz/get-registered/registration-self-assessment-tool/

You will need to be a NZ or Australian citizen or resident, or have an appropriate visa to be eligible to live and work in NZ. The immigration NZ website can be found at https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas

Please note - important information for overseas graduates who are applying:  The MCNZ has introduced a new method of primary source verification using the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates’ Electronic Portfolio of International Credentials (ECFMG’s EPIC) service. if you are successful in obtaining a role in New Zealand, you will be required to have your primary medical degree verified through EPIC. Before MCNZ will start processing your application, you must have had your documents verified by EPIC. If you have would like more information about primary-source verification, please see MCNZs website or EPIC’s FAQ webpage.

What’s in it for me?

Home to the NZ Government, Wellington is a vibrant place to live and work and has repeatedly been voted as New Zealand’s top lifestyle city. Wellington is considered cultural and creative hub of the country and hosts numerous cultural events as well as live theatre, music and festivals. We are renowned for our café culture, nightlife, fantastic restaurants, sparkling harbour, surf spots, amazing views, outdoor activities and close proximity to vineyards ensuring you are never short of activities to do outside of working hours. For more information about living in Wellington, visit the Discover Wellington website

You will love working with us as you will have the opportunity to rotate across our three hospitals and includes the possibility of rural attachments without having to leave the region

As we are a large employer and include a tertiary hospital, there are vast career progression opportunities available due to the high number of Registrar positions and wide range of specialties across the region. We also ensure that formal and informal teaching sessions are available to all of our RMO’s

E pā ana ki a tatou – About us

Join our fellow 615+ Resident Medical Officers employed by the areas of the Wellington Region (Capital & Coast, Hutt Valley and Wairarapa Districts) to gain leading experience, medical supervision and training.

WELLINGTON AWANUI

AWANUI LABS is part of one of New Zealand’s largest laboratories, and services Wellington Kenepuru, Hutt, and Wairarapa Hospitals, and the Wellington/Wairarapa/Hutt communities. Close ties are maintained with the University of Otago, Wellington. Trainees may also be rotated to Hutt Hospital.

Training positions are available at all levels in Anatomic Pathology. Enquiries from trainees in Haematology, Chemical Pathology, Microbiology, Infectious diseases and immunology are also welcome. All positions are recognised as training positions by the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia. 

Awanui Pathology: 

• Is a friendly and enthusiastic team.
• Has weekly formal training.
• Ensures all registrars have specimens double-headed with a consultant and has relatively few hours of cut up
• Encourages innovative ideas and supportive of personal development.

A lot of time is spent individually tutoring new trainees in both cut up and microscopy. There is a weekly 4 hour training programme, and good access to College training courses. For more information come and visit us and find out what it is about. We also have great research opportunities. 

Pathology registrars may undertake or participate in research projects approved by the appropriate ethics committee.

Here at the Te Whatu Ora Capital, Coast, Hutt Valley & Wairarapa districts we embrace diversity and welcome applications from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disability and religions. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and serve our community.

To find out more about us click on the following links:

Capital and Coast District

Hutt Valley District

Wairarapa District

Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to apply

Click the “apply now” button to send your application directly to us. For further information on this role please email RMO_recruitment@ccdhb.org.nz and indicate the job title and vacancy number (RMO_15_25) in the subject line.

Please note we will be reviewing applications when received and will progress through the recruitment process

Ma tini, ma mano, ka rapa te whai
By joining togetherwe will succeed