About the RMO unit

What we do

The Resident Medical Officer (RMO) recruitment team is responsible for RMO recruitment across all 3 District Hospitals within the Wellington Region.

Our work also includes assisting with recruitment advice, pre-employment support, staff retention and support.

We are a centralised unit that collaborates closely our sub-regional Hospitals (Hutt Valley and Wairarapa). We regularly engage with the specialty services within our hospitals to understand their recruitment needs and upcoming changes.

The RMO unit is not responsible for service allocations however we are included in the allocation discussions and ongoing recruitment planning. We do our best to understand our RMOs' career plans and preferences to best assist with their future goals.

We aim to provide friendly advice in an accessible environment where you can call in for a chat with questions and queries. Our open-door approach means you can find support and guidance on a variety of issues in a variety of ways.

Feel free to contact us if you have any questions.

RMO Coordinator

Across our three District Hospitals, we have RMO coordinators placed within each of the services who can assist you with leave and roster queries.

They are your first contact point for things such as leave and rosters so it is important that you get to know them if you are successful in gaining a position in our District. You will learn who your coordinator is when you receive your salary letter – enquire with your service if unsure.

Contact us

If you’re interested in an opportunity in our districts, please submit a formal application via https://capitalhealth.careercentre.net.nz as we are unable to accept expressions of interest or applications via email.

General enquiries

Email: rmo_recruitment@ccdhb.org.nz

Operations Manager - District RMO Units

Pauline Bennett-Tamati
Phone: (04)806-2531
Mobile: (027) 274 8086
Email: pauline.bennett-tamati@ccdhb.org.nz

Candidate Care Coordinator

Sumit Tiwari
Phone: (04) 806 2177
Email: Sumit.Tiwari@ccdhb.org.nz

Recruitment Advisors

Sid Kadukuntla and Bernard Frey
Phone: (04) 918-5315 and (04) 806-2529
Email: RMO_Recruitment@ccdhb.org.nz

Administration Officers

Ainsley Button and Margaret Wakelin
Phone: (04)806-2533 and (04)806-2530
Email: RMO_administration@ccdhb.org.nz

Clinical Training Advisor

Jacqueline Anstead
Phone: (04)806-2021
Email: Jacqueline.anstead@ccdhb.org.nz