Paediatric Registrar & SHO positions 2027-2028 – Wellington Region

About the role

We are seeking Resident Medical Officers for permanent Paediatric Registrar and Senior House Officer (SHO) posts for the 2027‑2028 RMO year in the Wellington region. The roles are fully accredited for Paediatric Basic and Advanced Training towards FRACP and involve rotations across Wellington Regional, Kenepuru and Hutt Valley Hospitals.

Key responsibilities

• Provide general paediatric care and participate in NICU duties.
• Rotate through paediatric sub‑specialities such as Neonatology, Oncology, Endocrinology, Child Psychiatry and Child Development.
• Undertake a community paediatrics placement with the Ministry of Health for advanced trainees.
• Engage in formal and informal teaching sessions for continuous professional development.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of over 750 RMO colleagues across the Capital & Coast, Hutt Valley and Wairarapa districts.

Required profile

• Medical degree with eligibility to register as a trainee with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians.
• Commitment to complete Paediatric Basic and Advanced Training (FRACP).
• Willingness to rotate between multiple hospital sites within the Wellington region.
• Ability to work full‑time on a six‑monthly rotating schedule.

Required skills

• General Paediatrics
• Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) experience
• Paediatric Oncology
• Paediatric Endocrinology
• Child Psychiatry
• Child Development
• Community Paediatrics

What we offer

• Permanent contracts with salary bands aligned to SToNZ and RDA collective agreements.
• Opportunities to work in a vibrant city known for its lifestyle, culture and outdoor activities.
• Access to a wide range of teaching and mentorship programmes.
• Rotations across tertiary paediatric surgery, oncology and community health settings.