Operation Theatre Team Leader

2 days ago

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand Carejobz Recruitment Full time

Are you a Theatre Team Leader with gynaecology and robotics experience? If so, Kate at Carejobz would love to chat with you about an exciting new role in Wellington. Excellent pay and benefits. Apply today Be quick.

Gynaecology Theatre Team Leader

Permanent | Full-time

Wellington Region

Step into a leadership role where your surgical expertise, theatre precision, and experience with advanced robotic surgery truly matter.

We're seeking an experienced Gynaecology Theatre Team Leader to join a leading private healthcare provider in the Wellington region. This is a chance to bring your international experience to a country known for its lifestyle, safety, and welcoming healthcare culture.

If you've worked with robotic-assisted surgery (da Vinci or equivalent) and excel in guiding high-performing theatre teams, this role offers the perfect blend of challenge, influence, and career progression.

Why New Zealand?

A move to NZ offers a safe, family-friendly environment, excellent work–life balance, and the chance to be part of an advanced surgical service that values collaboration, innovation and patient-centred care.

About the Role

As the Gynaecology Theatre Team Leader, you will:

  • Lead a specialised theatre team delivering high-quality gynaecology surgery
  • Support and grow the robotic-assisted surgery programme
  • Work closely with senior perioperative leaders to drive best practice
  • Bring your expertise to strategic discussions that shape private surgical services
  • Foster a culture of clinical excellence, teamwork, safety and continuous improvement

What You'll Bring

To succeed, you'll need:

  • 5+ years' post-graduate surgical theatre experience
  • Strong background in gynaecology surgery
  • Experience working with robotic surgical systems (da Vinci preferred but not essential)
  • Previous leadership in a Theatre Team Leader or Senior RN role
  • Eligibility for registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand

Ideal for experienced theatre leaders from UAE, UK, Ireland, Australia

What's On Offer

  • Competitive salary package
  • Opportunities to advance your surgical leadership career
  • A supportive, inclusive environment that invests in people, technology and clinical development
  • Relocation guidance for international candidates
  • The chance to join one of New Zealand's most respected private surgical teams

How to Apply

You can apply through this advert, or by sending your CV and Cover letter, specifically with this role in mind to Kate Wheeler, Director at Carejobz Recruitment:

About the recruiter

Kate is a Career & Life Coach and a Top 10 ANZ Healthcare Recruiter (SEEK Sourcr)

Trusted by leading aged-care & hospital providers since 2015

You can contact her at or learn more at

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