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Specialist 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.
Click this link to find out more about living and working in Whakatane!
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 at Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty.
These positions are based at Whakatāne Hospital with a commitment to services across the Bay of Plenty, including Tauranga Hospital. There are two full time positions available working 80 hours per fortnight across Monday to Friday.
You will join a department and location that is experiencing growth. We are looking for team members that are enthusiastic about providing care for all age groups, including afterhours and an interest in acute care.
If this is you, we would like to hear from you – come and join our Anaesthetic team working in the Bay of Plenty region!
The successful applicant must hold qualifications that meet the criteria for vocational registration or eligible for vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand.
Ko o tatou painga – Our Benefits
- In-House career development
- Relocation assistance available for overseas applicants
- 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 (Compassion, All-one-team, Responsive and Excellence) 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
You can view the position description below and to apply for the role please click “APPLY NOW.” For tracking and reporting purposes, all applications must be submitted through our online career's portal.
Due to this position having contact with children and Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty's commitment to child protection, you will be subject to ‘safety checks' under the Children's Act at the time of hire and thereafter as per the relevant legislation.
It is desirable that new employees of Te Whatu Ora are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, which includes two doses of an approved vaccine. If you are unable to receive a COVID-19 vaccine or booster for any reason, please indicate this in your application so we can discuss this with you further.

Job details
Job Reference: | KHJ/005002715 |
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Location: | North Island - Bay of Plenty - Whakatane |
Job type: | Permanent Full time |
Expertise: | Clinical - Senior Medical Officers, Medical Officers and Fellows - Anaesthesia |
Posted: | 18-Jan-2023 |
Closes: | 27-Feb-2023 |
Attachments: | No File Attached |