Specialist Anaesthetist

10 hours ago

Christchurch, New Zealand Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Full time

**Specialist Anaesthetist - Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia**
**Location: Christchurch Hospital | Employment Type: Fixed Term, Full Time and Permanent roles available**
Join a dedicated, supportive, and high-performing anaesthesia team delivering tertiary-level care in one of Aotearoa - s most dynamic and rewarding clinical environments.

**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**

As a Specialist Anaesthetist, you - ll play a key role in our Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia team, contributing to acute and elective care across a wide variety of surgical specialities, including Cardiothoracic, Vascular, Neurosurgery, Trauma, Paediatric/Neonatal surgery, and more. This position includes participation in an out-of-hours cardiac on-call roster.

This fixed term role is offered full time, comprising 28 half-day clinical sessions over a 4-week cycle, plus non-clinical and on-call responsibilities.

You will bring a broad range of clinical anaesthesia expertise (excluding Obstetrics), with a strong focus on Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia. Post-fellowship experience of at least 12 months in this subspecialty is essential.

**About the Team / Service / Location**

The Department of Anaesthesia at Christchurch Hospital is a large, ANZCA-accredited training department with an established team of highly experienced specialists and trainees. We provide anaesthetic services across Christchurch and Burwood Hospitals, servicing an immediate population of 350,000 and acting as a tertiary referral centre for the South Island.

Cardiac Surgical Services in Christchurch include the full spectrum of adult operative and interventional procedures, excluding transplant surgery.

For more information on living and working in Christchurch, click here.

**About You**

As a Specialist Anaesthetist, you will have:

- A minimum of 12 months post-fellowship experience in Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia
- Eligibility for vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand
- Proven ability to work in a high-acuity, tertiary-level surgical environment
- Commitment to collaborative, multidisciplinary teamwork
- A strong focus on equity, safety, and quality in patient care

For more information on registration, please visit the Medical Council of New Zealand.

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**How to Apply**

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