Anaesthetist

Work in NZ’s beautiful region of Whanganui where a relaxed healthy work life balance is encouraged with Health New Zealand Whanganui. We are a 138 bed-secondary hospital. The role available is Permanent, full-time (2 FTE) role starting from January 2027. Start date/month is negotiable and a smooth relocation transition is guaranteed along with a great relocation package.

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora – Whanganui has an exciting opportunity for a permanent, fulltime (1 FTE) role with a commencement date of December 2025/ January 2026. You would be part of a team of nine Anaesthetist Consultants based at the Whanganui hospital.

We are looking for a highly qualified and driven Consultant Anaesthetist to deliver superior clinical treatment in obstetric epidural, critical care, and anaesthesia. Working from Whanganui Hospital, you will be part of a multidisciplinary team, support education, quality improvement, and contribute to the acute roster.

Along with a well-balanced mix of acute and elective caseloads, this position provides the chance to have a significant effect in a community-focused and supportive setting.

Whanganui Hospital is located on the West coast of New Zealand's North Island with a wide range of services including emergency medicine, general medicine, general surgery, orthopaedics, O&G, ENT, ophthalmology, dentistry and psychiatry. We serve a population of approximately 65,000 residents and are a central hub for the 16,000 people residing in the surrounding districts across the region.

We provide a six-bed critical care unit with tertiary support from Wellington Hospital. Tertiary services such as cardio-thoracics, neurosurgery, paediatric surgery and cardiology are provided for our patients in Wellington.

To be successful, you must be:

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• Vocationally registered (or eligible for registration) with the Medical Council of New Zealand
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• Fellowship of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (or equivalent)
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• Experience in the management of critically ill patients
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• A commitment to teamwork, equity, and continuous learning
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For more information about the position, please contact Mr. Marco Meijer, Service Clinical Director‑Anaesthesia at [email protected]

All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal Anaesthetist | Manawatu / Whanganui | Health New Zealand by 30 August 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Honey Pillai, Senior Recruitment & Operations -SMO via [email protected]

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert, so we request you submit your application as soon as possible.