Qualified Anaesthetic Technician / ODP / RNAA's

Full and Part time Permanent and Casual opportunities available - please indicate your preference in your cover letter

Primarily based at Christchurch Health Campus

Embark on your career journeyin our renowned facilities with one of the most experienced Anaestheticteams in the region

Grow and develop yourskillset and work to the full scope of practice

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principlesof Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system thatserves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

After aperiod of expansion, transition and growth, we are searching for experiencedQualified Anaesthetic Technicians / ODP's / RNAA's to come and join our team at Waitaha towork alongside us helping to deliver high-quality healthcare services to ourvalued tāngata whaiora. With permanent full-time, part-time and casual rolesavailable, we may just have what you are looking for.

They sayvariety is the spice of life - At Health New Zealand, Waitaha, we work acrossmultiple sites (Christchurch Campus - Public, Women's, Waipapa and BurwoodHospital) which means no two days are the same. From obstetrics to trauma toECT to paediatrics, and everything in between; we are an acute and elective centre thatoffers it all. Christchurch Campus is situated in the city next to ourbeautiful Hagley Park; in spring you can walk under the blossoms. If your shiftis at Burwood Hospital, you\'ll be able to head down to New Brighton Beach fora brief after-work swim or cruise around Bottle Lake Forrest.

As anaccredited training hospital, we recognise the importance of investing in our staffand offer a multitude of opportunities for both the professional development ofour qualified team and for our future workforce. We support the new perioperativepractice degree and the registered nurse anaesthetic assistant (RNAA) training programmes;whether you like to teach or to learn, it is all on offer.

But whatreally makes a good day at work, besides variety, challenge and top -qualityfacilities / equipment?... It\'s the people! We are a varied team, made up ofRegistered Anaesthetic Technicians, Operating Department Practitioner's (ODP's), Registered Nurse Assistant to the Anaesthetist (RNAA's) and locum / agency staff, froma huge range of backgrounds. We are pretty proud of our evolution as a team andtherefore big on our shared values (being professionalism, caring, collaborationand resilience) it is important to us that we continue to build our team withpeople who think these are just as important as we do.

So' if youwant to join a team of highly skilled, innovative and caring people and moveforward with us on our journey, what are you waiting for? Send a pigeon, lighta flare, hire a billboard' or just apply online today. We look forward towelcoming you on board!

In this role, you will be responsible for :

• Provide professional, technical and clinical assistance to Anaesthetists
• Provide safe administration of anaesthesia to patients
• Anticipate problems and exceptional patient care
• Co-ordinate documentation to ensure the patient receives effective care
• Mentoring trainee Anaesthetic Technicians / RNAA's

About Christchurch

With natureand adventure on the doorstep, a revitalised city centre, short commutes,affordable housing, quality education and tons of opportunity for careergrowth, life in Christchurch offers a work-life balance that is top notch.

Moving toChristchurch means a better work life balance. We boast 2143 hours of annualsunlight, 14 ski areas, 35 wineries, 350km of walking tracks, 700+ gardens andparks, and an average of 19 mins commute time.

About You

Pleasefollow this link to find out more about the MSCNZ registration process for anoverseas qualified Anaesthetic Technician :

Candidates must meet full Registration requirements to be considered for this role.

Health NewZealand, Waitaha can provide the successful applicants with :

Our Culture

Workingfor Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuringexcellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce thatis diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand andservice our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori,Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

Howto Apply

Toapply for the role please click 'applynow.' All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11 : 59pmon 5th November 2025 . If you have any questions about the role, please contact AlexJay at

Job details

Job Reference : PC

Location : South Island - Canterbury - Christchurch

Job type : Permanent Full time

Expertise : Clinical - Technical - Anaesthetic Technician / ODP

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