Overview

Emergency Department, Whakatāne, House Officer — full-time role commencing July 2026. This is an opportunity for House Officers to develop Emergency Medicine skills in a unique rural setting with a diverse, multicultural environment and a supportive hospital team.

Benefits

• 18-bed department with a high proportion of paediatric patients (~25%).
• Experience rural medicine and lifestyle benefits, including access to outdoor activities.
• Close-knit team with a friendly hospital culture.
• Health NZ | Te Whatu Ora is grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to serving all New Zealanders.

About the Role

As a House Officer in the Emergency Department (ED) at Whakatāne Hospital, you will work in a high-paced environment delivering medical services to a rural population. With approximately 24,000 attendances per year, about 25% paediatric, you will gain exposure to a broad range...