Consultant Anaesthetist

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau; Northland; On-site; NZD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

The New Zealand Government is seeking a qualified Anaesthetist for a permanent full-time role at Whangārei Hospital. You will provide anaesthetic services in a busy surgical environment and be part of a large team dedicated to excellent patient care.

Whangārei offers a vibrant community with great schools and recreational activities, making it an attractive place to live. Additionally, the role supports teaching and training for medical staff.

Qualifications

• Must have or be eligible for specialist registration with MCNZ in Anaesthesia.
• Ability to participate in teaching and training medical staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective and high-quality anaesthetic services.
• Join a team of approximately 30 Specialist Anaesthetists.

Skills

Specialist Anaesthesia

Medical Council of New Zealand registration

Education

Medical Degree

Job description

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.

Whangārei, Northland, New Zealand (Permanent full‑time position).

About the Role

Whangārei Hospital has 8 operating theatres, a procedure room co‑located in the operating theatre suite, and a 2‑room endoscopy suite. It provides the majority of the surgical services for Northland, including a wide range of surgical sub‑specialties and all emergency surgery for the region. The case‑mix is varied and challenging, with a high volume of complex planned surgery as well as a busy trauma service.

The Department of Anaesthesia is the largest department within the Surgical Service in Northland, providing a 24/7 service to Whangārei Hospital and the planned surgery delivered at Kaitaia Hospital. You will be joining a team of approximately 30 Specialist Anaesthetists, together with Anaesthetic SHOs and Registrars who rotate from the Auckland region as part of their training. We work with skilled anaesthetic technicians and other healthcare professionals.

The consultant will provide effective and high‑quality anaesthetic services to the Northland community and will have opportunities to teach and train resident medical staff and students.

About the Location

Whangārei offers a warm climate, excellent schools, affordable housing, and scenic coastal areas with a range of recreational activities. It is only a two‑hour drive or 25‑minute flight from Auckland.

Qualifications and Requirements

To be considered you must have or be eligible for specialist (or locum tenens) registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) in an Anaesthesia Vocational scope of practice. If you are currently overseas or not yet registered, we can assist with the MCNZ registration application.

We welcome applications from Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.