2026 Training Year | Senior House Officer Ortho ED/Trauma, Invercargill

Southland Hospital Permanent Full Time Join us as we change the future of healthcare in Southern NZ Excellent support and opportunities for development through a high level of SMO contact and supervision Close to some of New Zealand's most famous national parks and ski fields 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 This role is designed for Senior House Officers interested in Orthopaedics but needing more experience before advancing to Registrar. It is a 6-month run, after which you will join the main House Officer team. The role involves predominantly working in ED with Orthopaedic patients and assisting in fracture clinics when available. Work hours are Monday to Friday, 0800– 1600, categorized as D Band. You will be part of a team providing comprehensive elective general orthopaedic services, as well as 24-hour Orthopaedic Trauma and Emergency care.Your work will include exposure to subspecialties such as: Trauma surgery Joint replacement Spinal surgery Paediatric Orthopaedics Foot and Ankle Surgery Sports Medicine Orthopaedic Surgery Occupational Medicine Upper Limb Surgery This position is covered by the New Zealand Resident Doctors’ Association, Te Whatu Ora (Health New Zealand) Collective Agreement, and STONZ.About the Location The Southern District includes Dunedin, Invercargill, Queenstown, and Wānaka. Known for mountains, fiords, glaciers, coastlines, and lakes, the area offers stunning scenery, adventure, culture, and cuisine. It’s an ideal place to advance your career while enjoying a vibrant lifestyle.For more information on living and working in Southland, click here . About You Our ideal candidate will have: Registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand or eligibility for registration (check MCNZ website) At least 2 years post-qualification experience, with interest in Orthopaedics or EDApplicants must have qualifications approved via EPIC. It’s recommended to start this process early. For more info, visit the MCNZ EPIC Credentialing page. Working at Health New Zealand Health NZ | Te Whatu Ora Southern covers a large area serving 350,000 people. We aim to improve and protect regional health and welcome applications from Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.Application Requirements Cover letter addressed to Health New Zealand Southern Updated CV including medical history, locum work, and gaps of 3+ months Three referee reports (one from your most recent supervisor), using the national template or MCNZ RP6 form How To Apply Click“ apply now ” to submit your application via our online portal by Monday 9 June 2025 . For questions, contact . Applications will be reviewed as received, with outcomes communicated in August 2025 as part of the annual recruitment round.#J-18808-Ljbffr