Consultant Anaesthetist

Marketplace; Hastings; Remote; NZD 240,000 - 340,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Matau a Māui Hawke's Bay in Hastings is seeking consultant anaesthetists to provide cover during sabbatical leave for 2027. The role offers a full-time, fixed-term appointment across a robust surgical and medical service in a large district hospital.

The team emphasizes patient-centered care, collaboration with multiple specialties, and maintaining high standards of anaesthetic care for acute and elective cases.

Qualifications

• FANZCA or equivalent qualification leading to specialist registration with MCNZ.
• Commitment to providing top-quality anaesthetic service.

Responsibilities

• Cover sabbatical leave from Jan 2027 to Dec 2027 at Hawke's Bay Fallen Soldiers Memorial Hospital.
• Provide anaesthetic care for acute and elective cases in a large 400-bed hospital.

Education

FANZCA or equivalent qualification leading to MCNZ specialist registration

Job description

# Consultant Anaesthetist at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Matau a Māui Hawke's Bay, Hawkes Bay## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role* **Hawkes Bay Fallen Soldiers Hospital, Anaesthesia*** **Fixed-term, Full-time 80 hours per fortnight (1.0 FTE)*** **Sabbatical Leave Cover, January 2027 December 2027**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**Hawke's Bay Fallen Soldiers Memorial Hospital is searching for consultant anaesthetists to join our cohesive, friendly and supportive team to cover a period of sabbatical leave.We have a collegial work environment with a range of surgical and medical specialties serving a diverse patient population.**About the Team/Service/ Location**Hawke's Bay Fallen Soldiers Memorial Hospital is situated in Hastings on the east coast of the North Island of New Zealand. It is a large, secondary level, 400-bed accredited public facility providing acute and elective care for a region of over 176,000 people. The work of the Department is varied and often challenging.Hawkes Bay has experienced significant population growth and demographic changes over the last ten years. A wide range of surgical, medical, oncology and radiological services are offered and we have outgrown many of our facilities and now require considerable expansion. The next few years should be quite exciting!In addition, the private health care sector in Hawkes Bay is expanding rapidly, there are the opportunities for many health professionals to broaden their practice. Both Royston and Kaweka private hospitals are close proximity to Hawkes Bay Fallen Soldiers Memorial Hospital.Hawkes Bay offers excellent work-life balance, sun, beaches, exceptional outdoor adventures, great schools, mountains and skiing close by, wonderful food and stunning wineries, vibrant cities and plenty more to boast about. For more information on living and working in Hawkes Bay click HERE**About you**You will possess either FANZCA or an equivalent qualification that would lead to specialist registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) and have an ongoing commitment to providing a top-quality service to our community.**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 review the position profile, click HERE To apply please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal.All agency referrals should be submitted to our SMO Recruitment Advisor via email [e-mail].*We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.*## Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details| | || --- | --- || Employer: | Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Matau a Māui Hawke's Bay || Location: | Hawkes Bay || Position type: | Contract/Temp Full time || Category: | Health || Date listed: | 02-Nov-2026 || Salary range: | N/A || Closing date: | 02-Dec-2026 || Reference: | HAW09801 || Attachment: | No File Attached || File links: | || Website: | https://hawkesbay.health.nz/ |Note: You may be redirected to the employer's careers website.