Infectious Diseases - Advanced Trainee from August 2027

• Role Advanced Trainee, Infectious Diseases, Waikato Hospital
• Advanced Trainee Registrar
• Permanent Fulltime
• Are you ready for an exciting opportunity for 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

Expressions of interest are invited from suitably qualified candidates for advanced training position in Infectious Diseases at Waikato Hospital from August 2027.

Eligible applicants must have passed the RACP clinical examination OR have passed/planning to sit the part 1 written examination October 2027 or February 2027 with plans to sit the clinical exam in June 2027.

Click here to view the position description.

About the Team/Service

Waikato is the fourth largest region in Aotearoa New Zealand and located just south of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland. It features a wide range of world-class outdoor and cultural experiences. You can surf the world-famous beaches of Whāingaroa Raglan, swim at the beautiful beaches of the Kapanga Coromandel, hike our majestic mountain ranges, tour the Hobbiton shire, experience the magic of the Waitomo glow worm caves, and encounter a vast array of flora and fauna at the remarkable Maungatautari Ecological Reserve.

Waikato is the home of the Kiingitanga and rich in Māori culture. Waikato Hospital sits on whenua gifted by Waikato iwi, situated on the banks of the mighty Waikato Awa, Hamilton is New Zealands largest metropolitan inland city. Hamiltons vibrant city centre and rich cultural mix makes it an ideal place to experience the authentic friendly Kiwi lifestyle.

About you

As an Infectious Diseases Advanced Trainee, you will be

• RACP clinical examination OR have passed or sitting the part 1 written examination with plans to sit the clinical exam in 2027.
• Interested in broadening your clinical exposure
• Eligible to work in New Zealand

How to Apply

To apply please click Apply online or apply via our Waikato Careers website by clicking here.All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59 pm on 30 November 2026 .

• Please note, your application will NOT be considered unless all three references are attached to your application. Please see the link to the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) referee report (RP6) this is the ONLY referee report the MCNZ will accept for registration purposes.
• If you are current Basic Trainee who intends to sit your clinical exam in June 2027 (or have passed it previously, and have completed all your Basic Trainee requirements, or will be completing them within the next few months) and are intending to join the Advanced Training Programme, we will require three referee reports. One of these must be from your current or most recent Supervisor.
• If you are an internal or external applicant who applied last year but your application was unsuccessful or you declined your offer, we will require one referee report from your current or most recent Supervisor.
• If you are an internal applicant employed by Health NZ/Te Whatu Ora but not currently working at Waikato Hospital, we will require three referee reports. One of these must be from your current or most recent Supervisor.
• If you are an external applicant who is not employed by Health NZ/Te Whatu Ora, we will require three referee reports. One of these reports must be from your current or most recent Supervisor.
• Please ensure your CV is completely up to date as we need to see all your recent work experience.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Andrea Coxhead, Operations Manager at Andrea.Coxhead@Tewhatuora.govt.nz or Head of Department Dr Hugh McGann Patrick.McGann@waikatodhb.health.nz

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