Consultant Anaesthetist

Excellent opportunity to develop your professional practice at Health New Zealand | Tairāwhiti
- Permanent, full-time positions available
- Join our team in Gisborne, where you can enhance your medical career in a supportive environment, offer expert care to a close-knit community, and enjoy the work-life balance of living in one of New Zealands most picturesque and peaceful coastal regions

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**
We are seeking qualified Specialist Anaesthetists to join our dedicated and collaborative team, working closely with our Head of Department and colleagues to deliver high-quality, efficient services to the people of Tairāwhiti.

Your day-to-day responsibilities include pre-op anaesthesia clinic, provision of anaesthesia for elective and emergency surgery, participating in the peri-operative management of post-op patients on the ICU/ HDU and on the wards, preparation of critically ill patients requiring transfer to tertiary centres, advising on pain management and providing out-of-hours anaesthesia services to maternity, critical care, theatres and the emergency department. You will be encouraged to contribute to teaching for junior doctors and other disciplines. Additionally, you will be expected to participate in the on-call roster.

Position Description | Consultant Anaesthetist

**About the Team/Service/ Location**
At Gisborne Hospital, you will become part of a close-knit supportive team that values work-life
balance and embraces the thrill of practicing medicine in a vibrant community. Our 100-bed facility
offers a full spectrum of specialities, providing you with diverse and engaging opportunities for
professional growth.

**About you**

**Requirements**:

- You will hold Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) vocational registration in the Scope of Practice of Anaesthesia or be an overseas trained Anaesthetist eligible for MCNZ Provisional Vocational registration in the Scope of Practice of Anaesthesia.
- Experience in paediatric anaesthesia is advantageous, given the growing number of children and young people accessing our services. Expertise in Critical Care (or recent resuscitation and critical care experience) is also beneficial, as we see an increasing number of complex and acutely ill patients accessing our emergency and surgical services.
- Our organization serves a diverse population and achieving equitable outcomes is a priority, particularly for our Maori population. Experience in delivering healthcare within a culturally safe framework, along with a commitment to equity, is essential.

For detailed aspects of this role please see the position description | Consultant Anaesthetist

**Immigration | MCNZ Support**
You will be provided a personal contact within our recruitment team to support you with the
immigration and Medical Council of New Zealand processes.

For some positions, this will be a clear pathway to residency.
Immigration NZ has introduced an Accredited Employer Work Visa scheme

Please follow the link for a quick assessment on eligibility and pathways with MCNZ
Registration self assessment tool | Medical Council (mcnz.org.nz)

**Working at Health New Zealand**

**Job details**:
**Job Reference**:

HAU02528**Location**:

- North Island - Gisborne - Gisborne**Job type**:

Permanent Full time**Expertise**:

- Clinical - Senior Medical Officers, Medical Officers and Fellows - Anaesthesia**Closes**:

30-Sep-2025