2026 Training Year | Senior House Officer Anaesthesia, Dunedin

Job Opportunity at Dunedin Hospital Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is committed to serving all New Zealanders and grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. About The Role We are seeking two enthusiastic candidates for SHO positions in Anaesthesia at Dunedin Hospital, each for a 12-month appointment from January 2026 to January 2027. The roles include 6 months in our busy Anaesthesia department and the remaining period in rotations such as ICU, arranged with the RMO Unit to suit individual preferences. The first position commences in January 2026, and the second in July 2026.Ideal candidates will have a strong interest in Anaesthesia as a career. These roles serve as a stepping stone towards the South Island Anaesthesia Training Scheme within the four-year ANZCA Training Programme. You will receive daily direct consultant teaching, gaining experience in pre-assessing patients, administering anaesthesia across all ages, obstetric anaesthesia, resuscitation, technical skills, and pain management. There is no on-call requirement.Location Highlights The Southern District includes Dunedin, Invercargill, Queenstown, and Wānaka. Known for its stunning mountains, fiords, glaciers, coastlines, and lakes, the region offers a vibrant cultural and culinary scene, perfect for balancing career advancement with an active lifestyle amidst breathtaking scenery.For more information on living and working in Dunedin, click here . Candidate Requirements Registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand or eligibility for general or provisional registration. Check eligibility on the MCNZ website. A minimum of two years postgraduate medical experience.All qualifications must be approved through EPIC as per MCNZ requirements. Initiate this process early to ensure timely registration. For more details, visit the MCNZ EPIC Credentialing page. Working at Health New Zealand Southern NZ covers a vast area serving 350,000 people. We pride ourselves on quality services and aim to improve regional health outcomes. We encourage applications from Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.Application Requirements Cover letter addressed to Health New Zealand Southern Updated CV Three referee reports on the national reference template Application Process Apply online by clicking“ apply now ” by Monday, 9 June 2025. For questions, contact . Applications will be reviewed as received, with outcomes communicated in August 2025 as part of the annual recruitment round.#J-18808-Ljbffr