Anaesthetic Registrar - August 2026
Hawke's Bay Fallen Soldier's Hospital, Anaesthetic Registrar
- Permanent, Full-time, Rostered and Rotating Shifts
- Minimum 6 month or 12 month placement
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 RoleWe are seeking an Anaesthetic Registrar who is roster ready, able to be on call overnight independently with Level 3-4 supervision and is ASA 2 Obstetrics and epidural competent to join our Anaesthetic department here at Hawke's Bay Fallen Soldiers Memorial Hospital.The role would commence on 3 August 2026.
Our department is accredited for two years of ANZCA training, plus an additional six months of the ICU component of the FANZCA. As a new ANZCA trainee, youll have the opportunity to spend up to two and a half years with us, progressing through basic training and completing the ANZCA ICU requirement.Education is paramount to us, with dedicated non-clinical sessions and structured exam preparation to ensure your professional growth.
About the Team/Service/ LocationThe successful candidate would join a team of 11 Registrars and around 30 Specialists to enhance the Anaesthetic department according to their training and experience and would also participate in the out-of-hours service.
Our Anaesthetic department is equipped with eight operating theatres, including two dedicated acute facilities. We extend our services to various medical procedures, ensuring a comprehensive approach to patient care by providing services for radiology, interventional gastroenterology (ERCP, selected upper and lower GI scopes), interventional vascular procedures, as well as a lithotripsy bus, and ophthalmological and ENT and dental procedures at our neighbouring facility.We also provide an intrapartum epidural service for delivery suite which has around 2000 deliveries per annum, as well as an hospital wide acute pain service and anaesthetic pre-admission clinic.
Hawke's Bay Hospital is a 400-bed secondary level public hospital in Hastings, serving a population of over 180,000 people. We offer both acute and elective care across a wide range of medical and surgical specialties, including paediatrics, obstetrics gynaecology, and more.Although we don't provide cardiothoracic and neurosurgery, we are supported by a strong regional ICU team, ensuring comprehensive care for a diverse patient population.
Hawkes Bay offers excellent work-life balance, sun, beaches, exceptional outdoor adventures, great schools, mountains and skiing close by, wonderful food and stunning wineries, vibrant community and plenty more to boast about. For more information on living and working in Hawkes Bay click HERE
About you- You are a Resident Medical Officer (RMO) PGY3 or above
- Able to be on call overnight independently with Level 3-4 supervision and is ASA 2 Obstetrics and epidural competent
- You are registered or eligible for general registration, with the Medical Council of New Zealand
We welcome applications from our diverse Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to ApplyTo review the run description, click HERE. To apply please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact the RMO Recruitment Consultant via email on rmo.recruitment@hbdhb.govt.nz.
Application Requirements- Up-to-date CV detailing full dates of employment
- Cover letter specifying preferred start date and placement length
- 3x Reference Request forms (including one from your most recent supervisor). Ensure all reports are received by the stated closing date. References should be returned to the RMO Recruitment Consultant, email above. Download the Reference Request Form here.
Please note we will be reviewing applications when received and will progress through the recruitment process.