Anaesthetic Technician Team Leader at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waitaha Canterbury, Christchurch

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Permanent full-time opportunity (40 hours per week + on call commitment) leading a large and passionate team, we are open to part time applicants as well, please indicate your preference in your cover letter
• Join us in our brand-new operating theatres in Waipapa Hospital!
• Registration as an Anaesthetic Technician with the Medical Sciences Council of NZ (or eligibility to obtain) is essential

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role

Do you want to take the next step in advancing your career? Are you dynamic and motivated?  Do you want to be part of our amazing team?

We - re looking for an Anaesthetic Technician Team Leader to join our team on a permanent, full time basis! This is a varied and challenging role which includes rostering, quality assurance, education (post and pre-qualification), development of the service as well as providing professional, skilled clinical and technical assistance. This opportunity will see you rotating across our Christchurch campuses - Christchurch Public, Women - s, Burwood and our new Waipapa Hospital. There is also an on-call commitment.

Lead the way with your professionalism and enthusiasm, and put your significant knowledge and experience to work in a large, dedicated and resilient team. As our services are varied, your flexibility and adaptability will allow you to showcase all the skills that you wish to develop and share. 

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Working closely with the Charge Anaesthetic Technician for the day-to-day coordination of the Anaesthetic Technician service
• Ensuring services run smoothly and safely while role-modelling best practice
• Mentoring our junior staff and providing education to the team
• The provision of clinical and technical assistance to the anaesthetist

About You

To be successful in this position, you will need to demonstrate the following:

• Extensive knowledge and experience in all aspects of providing assistance to the Anaesthetist
• 3+ years - of clinical experience is highly desirable
• Sound knowledge of a range of anaesthetic equipment
• Previous management or supervisory experience would be advantageous
• Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori OR a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth
• Registration as an Anaesthetic Technician with the Medical Sciences Council of NZ with current APC (or eligibility to obtain) is essential

Working for Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is - the weaving of wellnesses. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.

How to Apply

To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click - apply now. - All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on 27th April 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Alex Jay at Alexandra.jay@tewhatuora.govt.nz