Anaesthetists

Anaesthetists at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Nelson Marlborough, Nelson Hospital

3x part-time 0.75FTE (60 hours a fortnight), plus on-call allowance.

1x fixed-term cover for 8 months during sabbatical leave commencing end of November 2025.

1x fixed-term cover up to 18 months for PL commencing mid-July 2025.

1x Permanent position.

Are you looking for a rewarding Anaesthetist role with a great work-life balance?

Join our team at Nelson Hospital where your expertise makes a difference.

Be part of something special : supportive colleagues in one of Aotearoa New Zealand's most sought-after regions.

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

As a key member of our Anaesthesia team, you will deliver high-quality perioperative care across various surgical specialties.

Working collaboratively, you will contribute to both planned and acute services, ensuring safe patient outcomes.

You will join a team of fifteen experienced and supportive SMO colleagues and one ANZCA basic trainee, working alongside a highly competent surgical and ICU team dedicated to excellence in patient care.

Your responsibilities include participating in the anaesthetic roster, covering planned and acute theatre sessions, providing anaesthesia after-hours on-call support, conducting anaesthetic pre-assessment clinics, and acting as the duty anaesthetist.

If you're seeking a meaningful short-term role in a hospital known for its team culture and high-quality care, we would love to hear from you!

About the Team / Service / Location

Nelson's Anaesthesia team comprises experienced consultants, one ANZCA registrar, skilled anaesthetic technicians, and registered nurse assistants.

We pride ourselves on our collegial environment, interdisciplinary collaboration, and commitment to continuous learning.

Our service supports departments including Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics, General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Urology, ENT, Ophthalmology, Dental, Mental Health, and the Emergency department.

We also provide anaesthesia for visiting subspecialty surgeons in Paediatric Surgery, Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgery, Plastics, and Maxillofacial Surgery.

To explore work-life balance opportunities in Nelson, consider :

Bringing clinical expertise to a smaller provincial hospital and contributing to patient care in the Nelson Tasman region.

Being eligible for an Annual Practising Certificate with vocational scope in Anaesthesia with the Medical Council of New Zealand.

Holding Fellowship of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (FANZCA), or equivalent.

Promoting a cohesive team culture of collaboration, openness, and respect across disciplines.

Working at Health New Zealand

We are dedicated to providing excellent healthcare for New Zealanders.

Our diverse and inclusive workforce helps us better understand and serve our community.

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

How to Apply

Apply now through our online careers portal.

Applications via email are not accepted.

A position description is available upon request.

We will review applications as received and may proceed before the closing date.

For role-specific information, please contact :

Employer : Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Nelson Marlborough

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