• Salary range $77,800 - $110,200 p.a. (pro-rated) and Kiwisaver and carparking
• Southland Hospital, New Zealand
• Full time or part-time (1.0 - 0.8 FTE) positions available
• Want to work in a state-of-the-art-facility?

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

The workplace energy here in Southland is more real mates than work mates. You'll join a friendly, close-knit bunch who love socialising both inside and outside of work, so you'll feel right at home from the get-go.

The day to day down here

As an experienced Anaesthetic Technician, you know the drill. Working alongside our Anaesthetists, as well as Doctors and Nurses, you'll assist with surgeries, and the odd bit of Operating Theatre set up. You may even help administer blood pressure and other medications on occasion too. Working on a rotating roster basis, you'll find shifts are usually around eight to ten hours, so along with a stable full-time work structure you'll have plenty of room to get out and do life – especially since that beaming Southland sun has been known to stick around as late as 10pm!

Down where things are looking up

If you're looking for a refreshing pace change, you'll find it in more than just your workday. Southland truly offers the ultimate access to the kiwi lifestyle dream. Away from the big city bustle, the dream of home ownership a reality, and you'll never sit in traffic again. And whether you're a thrill seeker looking to spend your days off hiking, fishing or hitting the slopes, or you're more interested in the serenity of hundreds of km's of wide-open space, you'll find your fit way down here.

So how low can you go? If it's an exciting move you crave, let's talk – there's never been a better time to look down. Working in Southland video

Feel like you're in limbo? feeling a bit… stuck? If it's time to get things moving, why not set your sights lower, way, way down to one of NZ's most picturesque regions, where work-life balance is really real, and you can have your own little patch of paradise. It's time to go low.

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About us

Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.

About you

We're after passionate, conscientious technicians who are excited by a challenge and always keen to lend a hand.

Whether you're just starting out in your career and craving some action, or have more experience under your belt, this could be the work fit you're looking for. Servicing a broad catchment area of the South Island, Invercargill hospital will give you great exposure to a large amount of trauma cases, plus the ability to rotate across a wide variety of specialities within the hospital. In a smaller hospital you'll find plenty of opportunity to grow your skills and progress your career. Benefit from the wisdom of senior AT's or impart your own knowledge to help mentor the younger team, and if you're motivated to lead, you could move up, fast. Plus, you'll enjoy the latest, state of the art equipment and modern hospital facilities.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

Salary range

This role is covered by the terms and conditions of the APEX or PSA CEAs and the salary will be in accordance with the AT Pay Scale, between $77,087 and $110,210 p.a dependant on relevant experience.

How to apply

To apply please click 'apply now'. All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by 27 July 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Ben Kingsbury ben.kingsbury@tewhatuora.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website