Anaesthesia Registrar including the South Island Training …, Christchurch

Anaesthesia Registrar including the South Island Training Scheme | Annual Recruitment 2026 at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waitaha Canterbury, Christchurch 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 The Department of Anaesthesia consists of 84 Specialist Anaesthetists, 5 Medical Officers/Provisional Fellows, 26 Anaesthetic Registrars, 6 Senior House Officers, Anaesthetic Technicians, 2 Staff Nurses, and 3 Secretarial/Administrative staff. The Department is based at Christchurch Hospital and provides anaesthetic services to Canterbury. It covers locations including Christchurch Hospital, Christchurch Women's Hospital (High-Risk Obstetrics), and Burwood Hospital (Orthopaedics&Plastics/Max-Fax). The annual workload is approximately 26,000 anaesthetics, with about 40% being acute admissions. We are fully accredited for all levels of training by the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA) and have strong academic links with the University of Otago through the Christchurch School of Medicine. Registrars based at Christchurch are rotated to Intensive Care and Timaru Hospital on a 3-6 monthly basis, gaining exposure to a full range of anaesthesia sub-specialties including:Paediatrics Vascular and Interventional Complex Head and Neck Surgery Cardiothoracic Surgery Please specify in your application if you are applying as an introductory trainee to the South Island Training Scheme (i.e., within your first year of anaesthetic experience). About the Team Joining the Canterbury District team means being part of a dedicated effort to plan, fund, and deliver health services to nearly 600,000 residents. We are committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles, ensuring partnership with Māori is central to our work.Facilities within Canterbury District include: Christchurch Women’s Hospital Hillmorton Hospital and the Princess Margaret Hospital - Mental Health Services Burwood Hospital - Older Persons Health and Rehabilitation Services, including the Spinal Injuries Unit Ashburton Hospital - General Hospital south of ChristchurchExperience in a diverse case mix with high-quality medical education, training, and supervision is available. With 600 Resident Doctors employed in Canterbury, you will be part of a team committed to serving the community. Learn more here . Live in a vibrant city with hills, beaches, and ski fields nearby. More information is available at .Supported by our Resident Doctors Support Team (RDST) Access support at all hours, including after-hours support from Clinical Team Coordinators and SMOs About You You will have completed PGY2 by January 2026 and have at least six months of experience in anaesthesia at a Senior House Officer level or beyond.You must be eligible for ANZCA training registration. Knowledge of and commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its principles, with an ability to apply them to health. A willingness to develop an equity lens and skillset to assist Māori and other minority groups. You must be eligible for general or provisional general registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand. Check your eligibility at .Working at Health New Zealand We are dedicated to providing excellent healthcare for New Zealanders. Our workforce is diverse and inclusive, helping us better serve our community. We welcome applications from Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. How to Apply Click apply now to submit your application through our online careers portal by 9 June 2025 . For questions about the role, contact .Employer: Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waitaha Canterbury Note: You may be redirected to the employer's careers website. #J-18808-Ljbffr