Anaesthetic Technician

North Island - Gisborne; Gisborne; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in Gisborne, NZ is seeking an Anaesthetic Technician to join a small team in a rural hospital setting. You will support acute and elective theatre lists, respond to ED trauma calls, and provide essential support in ICU and Radiology, while contributing to trainee development.

Join a collaborative team where your skills are valued and your contributions matter in delivering high-quality care across departments.

Qualifications

• NZ practicing certification as Anaesthetic Technician.
• Registration with NZ Medical Sciences Council.
• NZSATS registration; experience in NZ health sector desirable.
• NZ resident or eligible to work in NZ.

Responsibilities

• Support acute and elective theatre lists.
• Respond to ED trauma calls.
• Provide essential support in ICU and Radiology.
• Contribute to development of Anaesthetic Technician trainees.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Patient care

Education

NZ Medical Sciences Council registration

NZSATS registration

NZ resident or eligible to work in NZ

Job description

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North Island - Gisborne – Gisborne, North Island

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 hospital includes:

• 3 main Theatres
• 1 Procedure Room
• Day of Surgery Unit

As a member of our small but committed Anaesthetic Technician team, you’ll be involved in:

• Supporting acute and elective theatre lists
• Responding to ED trauma calls
• Providing essential support in ICU and Radiology
• Contributing to the development of our Anaesthetic Technician trainees

This role offers professional variety and the opportunity to work closely across departments in a collaborative, rural hospital setting.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Join our team, make a difference, and enjoy a great lifestyle. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a dynamic, supportive environment where your skills will be valued and your contribution truly matters.

About you

• Qualified Anaesthetic Technician with NZ practicing certification
• Registered with the NZ Medical Sciences Council
• Registered with NZSATS and recent experience within the NZ Health Sector desirable
• NZ Resident or eligible to work in NZ

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.

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.