Pathology Registrar - Fixed-Term 2027 (Wellington Region)

About the role

Anatomical Pathology Registrar position, fixed term from 1 February 2027 to 30 January 2028. It rotates between Wellington and Hutt Hospitals, with all rotations in Category F, weekdays 8am to 5pm and no on-call duties. Registrars are employed by Capital Coast and Hutt Valley, with day-to-day work directed and supervised by Awanui Laboratory. The position is recognised as a training position by the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia.

Required profile

• Suitable for a Resident Medical Officer who will be PGY3/F3 or above by the start date.
• Eligible for general or provisional general registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand.
• NZ or Australian citizen or resident, or holds an appropriate visa to live and work in New Zealand.

What we offer

• Rotation across three hospitals, including the possibility of rural attachments within the region.
• Career progression opportunities given the high number of Registrar positions and wide range of specialties.
• Formal and informal teaching sessions for all RMOs.
• Weekly formal training, with specimens double-checked by a consultant and relatively little cut-up time; individual tutoring in cut-up and microscopy.
• Access to College training courses and research projects approved by the ethics committee.

Applications are made through the online apply button, with the job title and vacancy number (RMO_44_26) in the subject line of any follow-up email.