He Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the Role

An opportunity exists for a Specialist Anesthetist to join the Department of Anaesthesia and Pain Management at Te Whatu Ora – Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty.

We are searching for a Specialist Anesthetist who is looking for a 12-month fixed term position in the beautiful Bay of Plenty. You will join a department and location that is experiencing growth. We are looking for a team member that is enthusiastic about providing care for all age groups, including afterhours, Obstetrics, 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 serving a population of 260,000.

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

He Korero mōu - About You

To be considered you would need: 

• Medical Degree
• Vocational registration or eligible for vocational registration as a Specialist Anaesthetist
• Special Anaesthetist Registration with the New Zealand Medical Council
• Fellowship of, or education affiliation to the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists
• Current or have recently held a similar Anaesthetist appointment at consultant or fellow level
• Higher qualification in a relevant field
• Fellowship trained in the appropriate area

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.  Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is one of the Bay of Plenty's largest employers with over 4000 staff.

Ko ō tatou painga – Our Benefits

• In-House career development
• Competitive remuneration
• 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 and wellbeing support
• Free onsite parking
• Free flu vaccination
• 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.

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.

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.

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.

Children's Act 2014

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.