Anaesthetic Registrar - 2026 Training Year at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Te Matau a Māui Hawke's Bay, Hawkes Bay

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldier’s Hospital, Anaesthetic Registrar
• Permanent, Full-time, Rostered and Rotating Shifts
• Minimum 6 month or 12 month placement

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
We are seeking an Anaesthetic Registrar to join our Anaesthetic department here at Hawke's Bay Fallen Soldiers Memorial Hospital. The training year commences on 2 February and mid-year starts 3 August 2026.

Our department is accredited for two years of ANZCA training, plus an additional six months of the ICU component of the FANZCA. As a new ANZCA trainee, you’ll have the opportunity to spend up to two and a half years with us, progressing through basic training and completing the ANZCA ICU requirement. Education is paramount to us, with dedicated non-clinical sessions and structured exam preparation to ensure your professional growth.

About the Team/Service/ Location
The successful candidate would join a team of 11 Registrars and around 30 Specialists to enhance the Anaesthetic department according to their training and experience and would also participate in the out-of-hours service.

Our Anaesthetic department is equipped with eight operating theatres, including two dedicated acute facilities. We extend our services to various medical procedures, ensuring a comprehensive approach to patient care by providing services for radiology, interventional gastroenterology (ERCP, selected upper and lower GI scopes), interventional vascular procedures, as well as a lithotripsy bus, and ophthalmological and ENT and dental procedures at our neighbouring facility. We also provide an intrapartum epidural service for delivery suite which has around 2000 deliveries per annum, as well as an hospital wide acute pain service and anaesthetic pre-admission clinic.

Hawke’s Bay Hospital is a 400-bed secondary level public hospital in Hastings, serving a population of over 180,000 people. We offer both acute and elective care across a wide range of medical and surgical specialties, including paediatrics, obstetrics & gynaecology, and more. Although we don’t provide cardiothoracic and neurosurgery, we are supported by a strong regional ICU team, ensuring comprehensive care for a diverse patient population.

Hawke’s Bay offers excellent work-life balance, sun, beaches, exceptional outdoor adventures, great schools, mountains and skiing close by, wonderful food and stunning wineries, vibrant community and plenty more to boast about. For more information on living and working in Hawke’s Bay click HERE

About you

• You are a Resident Medical Officer (RMO) PGY3 or above
• You are registered or eligible for general registration, with the Medical Council of New Zealand

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 review the run description, click HERE. To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact the RMO Recruitment Consultant via email on rmo.recruitment@hbdhb.govt.nz. 

Application Requirements
An Anaesthetic CV template is available for reference. Click here to view CV Template.

• Up-to-date CV detailing full dates of employment
• Cover letter specifying preferred start date and placement length
• 3x Reference Request forms (including one from your most recent supervisor). Ensure all reports are received by the stated closing date. References should be returned to the RMO Recruitment Consultant, email above. Download the Reference Request Form here.

Important Dates
Applications Close:   Monday, 9 June 2025
Offers Made:             Monday, 18 August 2025
Acceptances by:       Monday, 25 August 2025
Start Date:                Monday, 2 February 2026 or Monday, 3 August 2026