Consultant Anaesthetist
Wairarapa Hospital
Permanent Full-time and Part-time
Salary As per ASMS SECA and dependant on experience
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
You will be one of five Anaesthetists in a unit which provides a comprehensive service in public and in private for the population of the Wairarapa, as part of this role, you will also provide support for the hospital's High Dependency Unit.
There is a full-time position available with an on-call requirement of 1 in 5. Applicants must be eligible for Vocational registration with the New Zealand Medical Council.
About the Team/Service
Working at the Wairarapa Hospital you will become part of an enthusiastic, dynamic and committed team of health workers providing a modern and innovative approach to healthcare, with the bonus of a healthy balanced lifestyle and opportunities for professional development.
Wairarapa Hospital provides secondary services for a population of approximately 50,000, providing 24-hour acute and elective care in general and orthopaedic surgery, medicine, obstetrics and gynaecology, ophthalmic, psychiatry, and paediatrics.The hospital operates both Public Private theatre sessions covering General Surgery, Anaesthetics, Orthopedics, Urology, Endoscopy, Gynaecology, and Obstetrics, as well as Ophthalmic.
We are committed to clinical excellence in all disciplines; and Senior Medical Staff are encouraged to take part in clinical audits and peer reviews to ensure quality clinical care is provided.
About you- Registered as a Medical Practitioner with the Medical Council of New Zealand or eligible for registration with the Medical Council to enable practice within New Zealand.
- Holds a higher qualification appropriate to the specialty which is recognised by the Medical Council of New Zealand for specialist registration.
About the Location
The Wairarapa is a vibrant and culturally diverse region to work, live and play in, with plenty of recreational activities, world class walking and cycling tracks, relatively affordable housing, and beautifully restored historic towns. The region offers New Zealand's premiere shopping and food destinations thanks to its designer boutiques, specialist shops, cafes and restaurants along with award winning vineyards.The Wairarapa region affords that kiwi lifestyle for all members of the family, with quality schools, strong community spirit, great beaches, rivers and mountain ranges. Best of all you won't waste any more time sitting in traffic jams. Why? Because we have no traffic issues! This is a place you can truly relax and call home.
Wairarapa Hospital is based in Masterton and is close to other major cities with the journey taking one and a half hours from Palmerston North Airport, Wellington International Airport and Inter-Island ferry connections. Daily rail services link Wellington with Wairarapa towns.
Learn more about living in the fabulous Wairarapa
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 Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to Apply
To apply please click "apply now." All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by If you have any questions about the role, please contact the Recruitment Specialist leeann.campbell@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.