Registered Anaesthetic Technician

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 :

• Dynamic and varied work environment
• Multidisciplinary teams servicing a vast geographical service delivery area with a diverse patient population
• No two days are ever the same here, and with our service operating on a 24 / 7 basis with on-call rostering
• Working alongside our anaesthetists, as well as doctors and nurses, you'll assist with surgeries, and the odd bit of operating theatre set up
• You may even help administer blood pressure and other medications on occasion too
• Working on a rotating roster basis, you'll find shifts are usually around 8 -10 hours, so along with a stable full-time work structure you'll have plenty of room to get out and do life
• Operate and collaborate in a dynamic environment with like-minded colleagues that value professionalism alongside light-heartedness

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About us

Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities.

We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region.

We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.

Now to the city itself, Dunedin offers the opportunity to have the lifestyle you've always dreamed of.

Boasting excellent education and restaurants, competitive costs of living and a beautiful coastline, life can be as relaxed or as energetic as you want.

Our team enjoy the short commute to work, leaving ample time for what matters to you most.

Add to this the close proximity to some of New Zealand's most famous scenery and holiday destinations (think Queenstown, Wanaka and Milford Sounds to name but a few!) you can go from seaside to ski-slopes in a matter of hours.

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About you :

• Passionate, conscientious workers who are excited by a challenge
• Enthusiastic experienced Anaesthetic Technicians looking for an exciting change
• Hold registration with the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand and a current Annual Practicing Certificate

Working for 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 Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

Salary range

This role is covered by the terms and conditions of the PSA Allied Public Health, Scientific and Technical CEA and / or APEX Anaesthetic Technicians CEA and the salary will be in accordance with the Pay Scale, between $77,087 and $107,600 p.a. dependent on relevant experience.

How to apply

To apply please click 'apply now'.

All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by Saturday, 4 October 2025.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Ben Kingsbury

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

We only accept online applications.

Please apply via our website.