Posted 10 August, 2026
Specialist Anaesthetist - Tauranga Hospital
Taranaki District Health Board
Tauranga, BOP, NZ
Full Time
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Job Description
Permanent, full-time position Based at Tauranga Hospital with a commitment to supporting services across the Bay of Plenty. 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, were building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence. About the Role An opportunity exists for a Specialist Anaesthetist to join the Department of Anaesthesia and Pain Management at Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty. You will join a department and location that is experiencing growth. As a team member with a commitment to providing Anaesthesia and Pain Services across the Bay of Plenty, you will participate in all aspects of service provision including providing care for all age groups, Afterhours, Obstetrics and Acute Care. If this is you, we would like to hear from you come and join our Anaesthetic team working in the Bay of Plenty serving a population of 276,000. This permanent position is based at Tauranga Hospital with a commitment to supporting services across the Bay of Plenty, including Whakatāne Hospital. To be successful in the role we are looking for an experienced and adaptable Anaesthetist with a collaborative mindset and a patient-first approach. You are looking to working in a team that values connection, service development, and the opportunity to make a difference across a growing region. Presenting strong clinical skills across the breadth of anaesthesia, and equally comfortable supporting acute care, obstetrics, and perioperative planning. The successful applicant must hold qualifications that meet the criteria for vocational registration or eligible for vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand. Working for 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 Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. Job details Job Reference: Job Reference: TAU02907 Location: North Island - Bay of Plenty - Tauranga Job type: Job type: Permanent Full time Expertise: Clinical - Senior Medical Officers, Medical Officers and Fellows - Anaesthesia #J-18808-Ljbffr