Consultant Anaesthetist

Consultant Anaesthetist Rotorua Hospital Full Time and Part Time roles available Fixed Term and Permanent Contracts About the Role We are looking for Consultant Anaesthetists who are ready to join our team at Rotorua Hospital. We are a supportive department who meet regularly to share knowledge and keep our clinical attitude aligned. Our specialist Anaesthetist team offer services across the broad range of specialties that you would expect from a district hospital. From straightforward paediatrics to acute care of the elderly. The standout features of this job include working in a department with a heavy slant towards regional Anaesthesia, and one where we clinically manage our 7 bedded ICU, keeping our broader medical skills fresh. The Anaesthetic service provides elective day stay services and a Pre-Admission clinic in Taupō Hospital on a weekly basis. Located in the heart of New Zealands North Island, Rotorua and Taupō offer an exceptional lifestyle that is difficult to match anywhere else in the country, offering a unique and highly sought-after lifestyle destination. Nestled within a landscape of pristine lakes, ancient forests, geothermal wonders, and volcanic plateaus, the region provides the perfect balance between career fulfilment and quality of life. Residents enjoy shorter commute times, affordable access to outdoor adventures, strong community connections, excellent schools and a rich cultural heritage deeply rooted in Māori history and tradition. Here, you can build a rewarding career whilst enjoying easy access to work-class mountain biking, water sports, fishing, hiking, skiing, wellness experiences, and vibrant cultural attractions. With welcoming communities, excellent amenities, less time spent commuting, and more time doing what matters most, the Lakes District offers an outstanding place to live, work and thrive. About the Team/Service/Location Rotorua Hospital is a busy hospital covering a wide range of regional hospital specialties. Surgical services manage one acute and four elective surgeries a day. The successful applicants would be joining a progressive team of Anaesthetists who pride themselves on high-quality care and expect a standard of excellence. Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides healthcare from its two modern and progressive general hospitals in Rotorua and Taupo, New Zealand. The Lakes district is becoming the lifestyle destination of choice and is well known for its many outdoor recreational activities, family friendly beaches, and a growing multi-cultural community. Working at Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides a great opportunity to balance an amazing lifestyle with a rewarding professional experience. Benefits competitive salary free staff parking free flu vaccination discounts (with local businesses) access to Employee Assistance Program About you Applicants must have completed their specialist training and must be eligible to obtain provisional vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand. Experience in Intensive Care Medicine is strongly desirable. Formal qualifications in ICU would be extremely attractive to us but are not a requirement. Click here for Position Description Click here for Collective Agreement (if applicable) 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr