Anaesthetist

**Mō Tātou - About Us**

Situated in the sunny eastern coast of New Zealand's North Island, the Bay of Plenty really is just that, offering vast golden sand beaches, bush clad mountains, lush farmlands and more. Its pleasant climate means that the area has become a favourite for holiday makers, retirees and those looking for a different lifestyle outside of the main cities.

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand, Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is spread across a vast geographical area and centred across two hospitals based in Tauranga and Whakatāne. We serve a population of approximately 259,000 for the major population centres of Tauranga, Katikati, Te Puke, Whakatāne, Kawerau and Ōpōtiki. Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is one of the Bay of Plenty's largest employers with over 4000 staff.

**He Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the Role**

An opportunity exists for a Specialist Anaesthetist to join the Department of Anaesthesia and Pain Management, on a 12 month fixed term basis, at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand, Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty.

This position is based at Tauranga Hospital with a commitment to supporting services across the Bay of Plenty, including Whakatāne Hospital.

We have two 12 month fixed term positions available for specialist anaesthetists who are looking for an opportunity to experience working in the beautiful Bay of Plenty. You will join a department and location that is experiencing growth. We are searching for anaesthetists that are enthusiastic about providing care for all age groups, including obstetrics and afterhours. If this is you, we would like to hear from you - come and join our Anaesthetic team working in the Bay of Plenty serving a population of 260,000.

**He Kōrero mōu - About You**
- The successful applicant must hold qualifications that meet the criteria for vocational registration or eligible for vocational registration as a Specialist Anaesthetist with the Medical Council of New Zealand.
- Currently or recently held a similar Anaesthetist appointment at consultant or fellow level
- Evidence of ability to make decisions at consultant level and to manage complex clinical problems
- Excellent leadership skills: Evidence of ability to lead a clinical team at the level of a consultant in a teaching hospital

**Ko o tatou painga - Our Benefits**
- In-House career development
- Relocation assistance available for overseas applicants
- Flexible working practices (e.g. We support work life balance and flexible work arrangements whenever possible)
- Highly rewarding role and opportunity to make a difference
- Be a valued member of a multidisciplinary team
- Subsidised onsite hospital gym membership
- Free flu vaccinations
- Free onsite parking
- Discounts (with local businesses)

**Ngā uarātanga ō ā mātou mahi - Our Values**

At Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty we recruit for our Manaakitanga CARE values. Why do we do this? Because values-based teams deliver better care.

Our manaakitanga CARE values (**C**ompassion, **A**ll-one-team, **R**esponsive and **E**xcellence) support each of us to make a difference every day in the things we do and say. Therefore, it's important that when recruiting, we recruit new colleagues who live by our CARE values.

Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty are committed to improving Māori health outcomes and achieving health equity for Māori through Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations. It is essential you demonstrate an awareness of Māori indigenous rights and current issues in relation to health and health equity.

**Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to Apply