Rural Hospital Medicine Registrar, Ashburton | Annual Recruitment 2027

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

In Ashburton you will form strong ties to community and primary care providers and gain invaluable experience in rural medicine including generalist inpatient management and acute emergency care. You will have exposure to a broad range of patients and conditions and be involved in the full patient journey from initial assessment to discharge. 

Training is at the forefront of this position.  The Hospital is home to RHACA (Rural Health Academic Centre Ashburton) and here you will find a dedicated simulation centre containing high fidelity simulation mannequins (Adult, child, baby).  A number of our Rural Health Medical Specialists (RHMS) hold University appointments and include certified APLS, EMST and CORE instructors. Our RHMS are happy to be guided by your learning needs and stage of training to tailor their level of supervision, allowing increasing autonomy in patient management for those nearing the end of their training programme.

Only 60 minutes and an easy commute from Christchurch, Ashburton Hospital services the growing Mid-Canterbury region, which is home to just over 34,000 people.  Ashburton Hospital is accredited with the Division of Rural Hospital Medicine (DRHMNZ) for registrar training.

•  Adopt a medical skill set capable of helping rural communities.

•  With all after-hours duties being based in the Acute Assessment Unit, you will have variety and be involved in practical procedures.

•  Opportunities for Research

•  Accredited level 3 Rural Hospital for vocational training programme

•  Access to the Rural Health Academic Centre Ashburton and training with state-of-the-art simulation mannequins

•  Free accommodation is available on site.

About you

• You will have completed your first two post graduate years (PGY3+)
• Knowledge and commitment of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and how the principles can be applied to health.
• A willingness to grow and further develop an equity lens and skillset, both to assist Māori and minority groups. 
• You must be eligible for general or provisional general registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand. You can check your eligibility by visiting the Council’s website at www.mcnz.org.nz

About the Team

When you work with Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora – Canterbury District, you are part of something very special. We plan, fund, and deliver health services to the almost 600,000 people that live in the Canterbury region. We are committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its principles by ensuring our partnership with Māori are at the forefront of all our conversations.

Facilities within Canterbury District include:

• Christchurch Hospital
• Christchurch Women’s Hospital
• Hillmorton Hospital and the Princes Margaret Hospital – Mental Health Services
• Burwood Hospital – Older Persons Health and Rehabilitation Services, including the Spinal injuries Unit
• Ashburton Hospital - General Hospital, south of Christchurch

You will gain world class experience with varied case mixes and a high level of medical education, training, and supervision. With 600 Resident Doctors employed at Canterbury, you will join a team committed to serving their community. You can learn more here

• Live in a vibrant city, with a creative undercurrent. We have hills, beaches, and ski fields a short drive from Christchurch City. To find out more, visit http://bit.ly/2n9sr32
• Enhance your career with first class training and supervision from the Medical Education & Training Unit (METU)
• Be supported by our Resident Doctors’ Support Team (RDST)
• Access support at all hours, including after-hours support from the Clinical Team Coordinators and SMOs

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 8 June 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact RDST@cdhb.health.nz

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