Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
- Whangarei, Northland, New Zealand
- Fixed-term training position for one year commencing February 2026
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
Our Anaesthetic Department provides a 24 hour, 7 days per week service to Whangārei Hospital as well as oversight to one of our rural centres, Kaitaia Hospital. We have a strong Perioperative Medicine department with specialist anaesthetic echocardiography, bariatric, and high-risk clinics. Our workload includes a large proportion of paediatric work, as well as trauma, major general and ENT procedures, obstetrics, and spinal surgery. Kaitaia Hospital has been approved as a satellite training site where you could complete up to 10% of your time and experience working in a rural anaesthesia environment.
We are looking for a motivated clinician to provide effective and high-quality anaesthetic services to the Northland community. Ideally you will bring an understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Tikanga Māori, knowledge of Te Reo Māori is also valued. You should be a confident communicator and be willing to participate in teaching resident medical staff, nurses and anaesthetic technicians. You will also be involved in supervision of introductory trainees out of hours on a 1:9 basis, helping them to transition to the registrar after-hours roster.
The clinical focus of this position is open to be shaped by the interests of the successful applicant, with the opportunity available to incorporate Kaupapa Māori research. Health New Zealand – Te Tai Tokerau are committed to growing the capacity and capability of the Māori workforce to a level that reflects the population that it serves, and as such Māori applicants are strongly encouraged to apply. We are also able to support special interests in medical education, perioperative medicine or regional anaesthesia. The job can be moulded to fit the right candidate.
About the Location
As well as a warm climate, the "winterless north" offers excellent schools; affordable housing and scenic coastal areas offering a range of recreational activities. We are just a two hours' drive or 25-minute flight from the international hub of Auckland. To learn more about our stunning location please click here
For more information on living and working in Northland click here
About you
To be considered, you must have or be eligible for General or Vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ). You must be an ANZCA trainee eligible to enter your provisional fellowship year or hold the qualification of FANZCA/overseas equivalent.
If you are currently overseas / not yet registered, we can assist you with the application process to obtain MCNZ registration.
Working at Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to Apply
To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by 20 April 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Molly Kelly at NL-SMO.Jobs@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz