Anaesthetic Technician - Whangarei

Taranaki District Health Board; Whangarei; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in Whangarei is seeking an Anaesthetic Technician to support anesthetists and the operating theatre team. The role involves providing safe equipment and direct clinical assistance in a fast-paced surgical setting.

Open to graduates in 2026 or experienced technicians. Permanent full-time opportunities are available, with options for part-time work and flexible arrangements. Northland base with potential travel to Far North regions.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow clear guidelines.
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills while ensuring quality patient care.
• Must have a Diploma or Certificate in Anaesthetic Technology and valid NZ registration.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe operational anaesthetic and ancillary equipment to anaesthetists.
• Give direct clinical assistance to anaesthetists and intensivists.
• Be part of an integrated operating theatre team with supervision for new staff.

Skills

Attention to detail

Follow guidelines

Willingness to learn

Commitment to quality care

Education

Certificate/Diploma in Anaesthetic Technology or equivalent

Registered with the Medical Science Council of New Zealand

Job description

• Full-time opportunities, part-time applications will be considered
• Flexible working arrangements
• Are you graduating as an Anaesthetic Technician in 2026? or an experienced Anaesthetic Technician? This role is for you!

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

The purpose of this position is to provide safe operational anaesthetic and ancillary equipment to anaesthetists in operating theatre. In this role you will provide direct clinical assistance to anaesthetists and intensivists maintaining a high standard of patient care.

You will be a part of an integrated operating theatre team with a commitment to ensuring efficient functioning of the operating theatre. As a newly qualified member of staff, full supervision and support will help you settle into your new place.

These are permanent full-time opportunities however, we also welcome applicants who prefer to work part time.

If you choose Whangarei as your base location, you will also have the option of working in Kaitaia at times so that you can spend some time in the Far North to explore the beautiful surroundings.

Be part of an integrated operating theatre team with a commitment to ensuring efficient functioning of the operating theatres. We look forward to you joining our team and adding to our great, multi-national and cultural group of people.

Please follow this link to know more about Northland and this exciting opportunity https://youtu.be/ZM4sfj2sNTE *the video was filmed pre-COVID

For more information on living and working in Northland click here

About you

You will have strong attention to detail, and an ability to follow clear guidelines and set procedures. You will be keen to learn and develop new skills while having a commitment to quality and provision of quality care.

In addition, you will need:

• Certificate/Diploma in Anaesthetic Technology or equivalent
• Registered with the Medical Science Council of New Zealand with a current practicing certificate
• Demonstrate an ability to practice in a culturally safe manner

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.

Job details

Job Reference:

Job Reference: WHA00326

Location:

North Island - Northland - Whangarei

Job type:

Job type: Permanent Full time

Expertise:

Clinical - Technical - Anaesthetic Technician / ODP