Registrar, Anaesthetics - 2026 Annual Recruitment Cycle at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Taranaki, Taranaki

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Anaesthetics Non-Training Registrar Position 2026 Annual Recruitment Cycle Taranaki, Permanent Fulltime
• We are seeking applicants for an Anaesthetics Non-Training Registrar in Taranaki for 2026
• 50-54.9 hours per week

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

Taranaki Base Hospital are seeking to appoint one additional non-training anaesthetic registrar to work alongside 6 ANZCA accredited trainees. The clinical duties and responsibilities of this role will be identical to those of a first-year anaesthetic trainee and hence fulfilling the anaesthetic requirements for those undertaking ICU, ED or Rural Medicine training programmes, accredited for 12 months training.

NOTE:

Applicants who wish to take part in the training scheme must also apply for the Anaesthetic Registrar/SHO position via the Auckland Doctors website at http://www.aucklanddoctors.co.nz/rmos/joblistings/ 

Please click here to view the run description.

About Taranaki

Taranaki boasts some of New Zealand’s most iconic natural landscapes like Mt Taranaki and many adventure activities. The rugged and wild coastline is home to more than 12 world-class surf breaks. Taranaki is a place where you can ski and surf in the same day.

For a more relaxing experience, there are many walks (bush, coastal or mountain) as well as art trails, festivals and award-winning museums and galleries and a thriving café culture. 

For more information on living and working in Taranaki click here

About you

Candidates should be PGY3 or greater and must already be enrolled in the ICU, ED or Rural Medicine training programme. 
Your main duties to be performed in the main operating theatres with occasional duties in other areas including:

· Delivery Suite

· Outpatient/Day Surgery Suite

· X Ray, C.T. Scan Department

· A&E Resuscitation

· I.C.U.

· Acute Pain Service, Ward rounds and Teaching Responsibility

· Preassessment of patients for Anaesthesia and Surgery

· Administration of anaesthesia, supervision of recovery and involvement with postoperative care, particularly the management of acute postoperative pain

· Involvement in the Intensive Care management of patients as required

· Management of emergency cases under Specialist supervision

Do you share in our vision, our values and will ensure our patients feel supported and cared for throughout their journey with us?

We would love to hear from you! - Join us!

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 Māori, 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 Monday 9^th June 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Resident Medical Officer Support Unit Manager - Abbey Osborne, Abbey.Osborne@tdhb.org.nz