[ref. a70495300] Anaesthetic Technician / ODP
Full and Part time Permanent and Casual opportunities available
- please indicate your preference in your cover letterPrimarily based at Christchurch Health Campus Embark on your career journey in our renowned facilities with one of the most experienced Anaesthetic teams in the regionGrow and develop your skillset and work to the full scope of practiceHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principlesof Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system thatserves all New Zealanders.About the RoleAfter aperiod of expansion, transition and growth, we are searching for experiencedQualified Anaesthetic Technicians/ODP's/RNAA's to come and join our team at Waitaha towork alongside us helping to deliver high-quality healthcare services to ourvalued tāngata whaiora.
- At Health New Zealand, Waitaha, we work acrossmultiple sites (Christchurch Campus
- Public, Women's, Waipapa and BurwoodHospital) which means no two days are the same.
From obstetrics to trauma toECT to paediatrics, and everything in between; we are an acute and elective centre thatoffers it all.
Christchurch Campus is situated in the city next to ourbeautiful Hagley Park; in spring you can walk under the blossoms.If your shiftis at Burwood Hospital, you'll be able to head down to New Brighton Beach foran after-work swim or cruise around Bottle Lake Forrest.As anaccredited training hospital, we recognise the importance of investing in our staffand offer a multitude of opportunities for both the professional development ofour qualified team and for our future workforce.
We support the new perioperativepractice degree and the registered nurse anaesthetic assistant (RNAA) training programmes;whether you like to teach or to learn, it is all on offer.But whatreally makes a good day at work, besides variety, challenge and top- qualityfacilities/equipment?...
It's the people!
We are a varied team, made up ofRegistered Anaesthetic Technicians, Operating Department Practitioner's (ODP's), Registered Nurse Assistant to the Anaesthetist (RNAA's) and locum/agency staff, froma huge range of backgrounds.We are pretty proud of our evolution as a team andtherefore big on our shared values (being professionalism, caring, collaborationand resilience) it is important to us that we continue to build our team withpeople who think these are just as important as we do.
So' if youwant to join a team of highly skilled, innovative and caring people and moveforward with us on our journey, what are you waiting for?Send a pigeon, lighta flare, hire a billboard' or just apply online today.
We look forward towelcoming you on board!In this role, you will be responsible for:Provide professional, technical and clinical assistance to AnaesthetistsProvide safe administration of anaesthesia to patientsAnticipate problems and exceptional patient careCo-ordinate documentation to ensure the patient receives effective careMentoring trainee Anaesthetic Technicians/ RNAA'sAbout ChristchurchWith natureand adventure on the doorstep, a revitalised city centre, short commutes,affordable housing, quality education and tons of opportunity for careergrowth, life in Christchurch offers a work-life balance that is top notch.Moving toChristchurch means a better work life balance.
We boast 2143 hours of annualsunlight, 14 ski areas, 35 wineries, 350km of walking tracks, 700+ gardens andparks, and an average of 19 mins commute time.About YouA recognised qualification within New Zealand or international equivalentRegistration with the Medical Sciences Council, New Zealand Nursing Organisation with the RNAA scope of practice, or eligibility to obtainStrong interpersonal skillsMotivated to embrace challenges and changeCompetency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reoMāori OR a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of yourlearning and growth A sense of humour and self awareness is also a mustPleasefollow this link to find out more about the MSCNZ registration process for anoverseas qualified Anaesthetic Technician: https://www.mscouncil.org.nz/ Candidates must meet full Registration requirements to be considered for this role.
Health NewZealand, Waitaha can provide the successful applicants with: Reimbursement of Registration with MSCNZ and APC feesOur CultureCare and respect for others.Manaaki me te whakaute i te tangata.Integrity in all we do.
Hāpai i ā mātou mahi katoa i runga i te pono.Responsibility for outcomes.
Te Takohanga i ngā hua.'Workingfor Health New ZealandHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuringexcellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand.
We embrace a workforce thatis diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand andservice our community.
We welcome applications from our diverse Māori,Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
Howto ApplyTo apply for the role please click 'applynow.' All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pmon 5th November 2025.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact AlexJay at Alexandra.jay@tewhatuora.govt.nz