PGY2 and PGY2 plus House Officers 2026-2027 Wellington Region

Nau mai, haere mai ki Ūpoko ki te uru hauora.
Kōrero mō te tūranga – About the role

• Permanent PGY2/PGY2+ House Officer positions for the 2026-2027 RMO year.
• Must be eligible for General Registration
• Successful applicants MUST be available to work in Wellington, Hutt and Wairarapa Hospitals.
• The Wellington Region RMO positions are across multiple hospitals, including Wellington Regional, Kenepuru, Hutt Valley and Wairarapa Hospitals.
• If you are successful in gaining a position, the service will do their best to accommodate the run preferences stated within your cover letter.
• 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.
• or the current salary bands, please refer to the current RDA or STONZ SECA's.

House Officer Quarter start dates are as follows. An on-time start is preferable, but we will consider any availability:

Q1: 19 January 2026
Q2: 20 April 2026
Q3: 20 July 2026
Q4: 19 October 2026

Hono mai ki tō mātou rōpū – Join our team

Become part of a network of over 615 Resident Medical Officers across Capital & Coast, Hutt Valley, and Wairarapa, where you will gain exceptional clinical experience, comprehensive medical supervision, and structured training.

Why Wellington?

Wellington, the seat of New Zealand’s Government, is a dynamic and vibrant city consistently ranked as the country’s top lifestyle destination. As the cultural and creative hub of New Zealand, it offers an array of cultural events, live theatre, music festivals, and a thriving arts scene. The region is renowned for its café culture, world-class dining, sparkling harbour, surf beaches, and stunning outdoor landscapes. With vineyards and recreational activities close at hand, you will enjoy an outstanding quality of life outside of work.

For more information, visit the Discover Wellington website

Professional Opportunities

• 12-week rotations across three district hospitals, with options for rural attachments within the region (accommodation provided in Masterton).
• Access to both formal and informal teaching sessions, complemented by weekly education on a wide range of clinical topics.
• Strong support for advancement, with many House Officers successfully transitioning into competitive Registrar roles.
• Extensive career progression pathways supported by a high number of Registrar positions and diverse specialties.

Moū – About you

Suitable for Resident Medical Officers who have completed at least one full year of work and are therefore considered PGY2+, or are due to complete PGY1 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. Click here for the Immigration NZ website.

E pā ana ki a tatou – About us

At Te Whatu Ora - Capital, Coast, Hutt Valley & Wairarapa, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicity, sexual orientations, disabilities and religions. We believe that diversity strengthens our ability to understand and serve our communities effectively.

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

Wellington, Hutt Valley and Kapiti

Wairapara

Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to apply

• Click the apply now button to send your application directly to us.
• All references must be on the MCNC RP6 form if you are an overseas graduate and may be on the National RMO Reference form if NZ graduate.
• For further information on this role please email RMO_Recruitment@ccdhb.org.nz and indicate the job title and vacancy number RMO_37_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 together we will succeed