Anaesthesia Registrar at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua MidCentral, Manawatu / Whanganui

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About the Role

Palmerston North Hospital offers the ideal opportunity for a roster ready Anaesthesia Registrar to advance their career in Anaesthesia.

We provide an excellent learning environment that supports the development of confidence, independence, and technical skill in anaesthetic practice. As a teaching hospital, we deliver specialist services in Upper GI, Urology, and Oncology, alongside a broad obstetric and paediatric caseload, offering exposure to a wide range of complex surgeries.

Regional anaesthesia is actively encouraged, with most consultants proficient in ultrasound‑guided nerve blocks.

Facilities include:

• Ten (10) operating theatres
• One (1) procedure room
• One cardiac catheterisation laboratory

 The Team

• We are a diverse,supportive, and collegial department with regular social events.
• The department comprises 30 specialist anaesthetists.
• Regional anaesthesia is actively encouraged, with most anaesthetists proficient in ultrasound‑guided nerve blocks.
• We offer a regular CPEx service and multidisciplinary high‑risk peri‑operative clinic, led by consultants with expertise in the assessment and optimisation of higher‑risk patients and procedures.
• There are nine (9) Anaesthetic Registrars working on a shift roster.

We place high value on the role of registrars within our department and are committed to providing an environment and caseload that supports individual development. A strong support structure is in place for registrars preparing for the Primary FANZCA examinations, alongside comprehensive pastoral care. This supportive approach is reflected in our strong college examination pass rates across Australasia.

MidCentral is part of a regional anaesthesia training rotation with Wellington, Hutt Valley, Nelson/Marlborough, Whanganui, and Hawke's Bay.

 Benefits

• Encouraging and well‑supported learning environment
• Professional, friendly, and inclusive team culture
• Fulfilling and challenging work with excellent lifestyle balance
• Tailored wellness programmes

About us

Palmerston North Regional Hospital is the premier healthcare facility in the MidCentral region. Services include:

• Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
• Coronary Care Unit (CCU)
• Regional Cancer Treatment Service
• One of New Zealand's largest trauma centres

As a teaching hospital affiliated with New Zealand medical schools, we combine high‑quality clinical care with education and research excellence.

The MidCentral region offers an outstanding lifestyle—stunning scenery, hiking and biking tracks, nearby beaches, ski fields, and wineries, plus excellent schools and tertiary institutions. It truly offers the best of both urban and rural living.

Learn more about living and working in the region: Make the move to MidCentral –careers site and Manawatū & Palmerston North - Visit | Live | Study | Business (manawatunz.co.nz) 

About you

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand, or be eligible for General or Provisional General Registration (Eligibility can be checked at www.mcnz.org.nz)
• Completed six months in Anaesthesia in a registrar or SHO accredited role and with obstetric experience
• A strong interest and passion for Anaesthetics, with previous experience in independent basic anaesthesia considered a key requirement
• A dynamic, adaptable, and proactive approach to clinical practice

 Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | The Whatu Orais committed to deliver 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 Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.  

In the interests of protecting our people and our patients, all appointments will be subject to:

• Occupational Health Assessment
• Some positions are defined as a Core Children's worker under the Children's Act and require full safety checks completed before employment commences. (Police Vetting)

 How to apply

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For further information about this role please reach out to:

Dr Sathish Shanmuganathan - Anaesthetist  or Dr Yan Chuah - Anaesthetist

Sarah Richardson – Medical Recruitment and Administration Officer