Emergency Medicine House Officer

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.

• Permanent, Full-time, Rostered and Rotating Shifts
• Minimum 6 month or 12 month placement

We are seeking an Emergency Medicine (ED) House Officer to join our Emergency Department here at Hawke's Bay Fallen Soldiers Memorial Hospital from 20 April 2026.

Our department is accredited as a tier 2 non-major referral site for training with the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (ACEM). You’ll benefit with learning opportunities, setting you up for success if you wish to pursue an Emergency Medicine career.

The successful candidate would join a team of 16 Emergency Medicine Physicians, 1 Medical Officer, 15 Registrars, 8 House Officers and 4 Nurse Practitioners. Our Emergency Department handles around 50,000 attendances per year, with a 30% admission rate. The general patient acuity is high, with a significant volume of major trauma cases. We operate four observation unit beds, providing care for a wide range of conditions.

Hawkes Bay Hospital is a 400-bed secondary level public hospital in Hastings, serving a population of over 180,000 people. We offer both acute and elective care across a wide range of medical and surgical specialties, including paediatrics, obstetrics & gynaecology, and more. Although we don’t provide cardiothoracic and neurosurgery, we are supported by a strong regional ICU team, ensuring comprehensive care for a diverse patient population.

Hawkes Bay offers excellent work-life balance, sun, beaches, exceptional outdoor adventures, great schools, mountains and skiing close by, wonderful food and stunning wineries, vibrant cities and plenty more to boast about.

• You’re a Resident Medical Officer (RMO) PGY3, although we will also consider applications from PGY2s for the second half of the training year

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.

To review the run description, . To apply please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact the RMO Recruitment Consultant via email onrmo.recruitmentt.nz.

• Up-to-date CV detailing full dates of employment.
• 3x Reference Request forms (including one from your most recent supervisor). Ensure all reports are received by the stated closing date. References should be returned to the RMO Recruitment Consultant, email above.

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.

Job Reference: HAW
09506

Location:

North Island - Hawkes Bay - Hastings

Job type:
Permanent Full time

Expertise:
Clinical - House Officer - Emergency Medicine