2026 Training Year Dermatology Registrars

About the Company Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders, grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We are committed to creating a health system that fosters partnership, equity, sustainability, and whanau-centered care. We strive for excellence through integration and collaboration, ensuring our services meet the diverse needs of our communities. About the Role We are currently offering permanent full-time positions for Advanced Trainees in Dermatology in the Auckland, Canterbury, and Waikato regions. These roles are available for those in their first or second year, as well as for those in their third or fourth year of advanced training. As a Dermatology Advanced Trainee, you will engage in a specialty that encompasses aspects of medicine, surgery, and pathology, caring for patients from neonates to the elderly. You will build on your foundation in General Medicine as you learn about various dermatological conditions, including inflammatory skin diseases, skin malignancies, infections, and autoimmune skin diseases. The knowledge you gain in dermatology will be valuable across multiple specialties, including General Medicine, Rheumatology, and Infectious Diseases. The training posts are located in esteemed institutions such as Greenlane Hospital, Counties Manukau District, Waikato Hospital, and Christchurch Hospital. These roles may be recognized by the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) as training positions for specialist qualification. As a registrar, your responsibilities will include: - Collaborating with Dermatologists to assess, investigate, and manage both new and follow-up patients in outpatient clinics. - Reviewing inpatient referrals from other specialties. - Assessing and admitting acute and elective Dermatology patients. - Undertaking clinical responsibilities as directed by the Consultant. - Organizing investigations and ensuring results are reviewed, acted upon, and properly documented. - Managing day-to-day ward care for patients with your team, consulting with other care providers as necessary. - Responding to inquiries for advice from the community or other specialties. - Performing cutaneous surgical procedures. About the Team/Service/Location You can find further information on living and working in Auckland, Canterbury, and Waikato on the Health New Zealand website. About You For the Advanced Training in Dermatology positions in years 1 and 2, candidates must have passed the FRACP written exam or be registered to sit the clinical exam for 2025. These positions will only be offered to those who have successfully completed the clinical exam and basic training. If you do not pass the exam, you will no longer be eligible for an advanced training position but may be considered for a run allocation. Candidates for the Advanced Training in Dermatology positions in years 3 or 4 must have completed two years of advanced dermatology training with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians. This role includes a 12-month run in the Department of Dermatology at Middlemore Hospital and Waikato Hospital, focusing on medical dermatology, with additional training in Rheumatology, hematology, health psychology, and pediatric combined clinics. The position also includes a weekly Dermatopathology clinic, management training, and inpatient care. At Middlemore, a research component is expected, while Waikato offers specialized training in patch testing, vulval conditions, laser procedures, and combined Rheumatology Dermatology clinics. This position is designed to enhance your autonomy and confidence within a hospital environment. We also offer six-month allocations for those interested in gaining Dermatology experience as part of their General Medicine or specialty training. Candidates must be at least a Basic Trainee Registrar with the RACP, ideally having completed FRACP Part 1, and have experience in General Medicine. Registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand is required, and we provide support and assistance throughout this process. Additional Documentation for Dermatology In addition to the documents outlined on our website, applicants are required to submit a covering letter that includes: - Details of your dermatology and other medical training to date, along with your future training plans. Please specify whether you are applying for Advanced Training in Dermatology, a Dermatology run as part of your advanced training in another specialty, or as a Basic Trainee seeking experience in Dermatology. - An explanation of your motivation for applying for this position, including responses to any relevant questions. We look forward to your application and the opportunity to welcome you to our dedicated team.