2026 Training Year | Senior House Officer Anaesthesia, Dunedin

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Create Alert Permanent Full Time Join us as we change the future of healthcare in Southern New Zealand Stepping stone towards the Anaesthesia Training Scheme Chance to live in a vibrant and scenic city with fantastic outdoor opportunities at your doorstepHealth 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 We are looking for two committed and enthusiastic candidates for our SHO positions in Anaesthesia. The full appointment is for 12 months from January 2026 to January 2027 at Dunedin Hospital, with 6 months working as an SHO in our busy and supportive Anaesthesia department, and the remaining period in rotations arranged with the RMO Unit, such as ICU. The first candidate will start in January 2026, and the second in July 2026.We are particularly interested in candidates who have a strong interest in Anaesthesia as a career. These positions are considered a stepping stone towards the South Island Anaesthesia Training Scheme within the four-year ANZCA Training Programme. You will receive direct daily consultant teaching, supporting you in pre-assessing patients, administering anaesthesia across all ages, providing obstetric anaesthesia, and developing expertise in resuscitation, technical skills, and pain relief. There is no on-call requirement.This role is covered by the New Zealand Resident Doctors’ Association and Te Whatu Ora (Health New Zealand) Collective Agreement, and the Specialty Trainees of New Zealand (STONZ) Collective Agreement. For more information on living and working in Dunedin, click here . About you Our ideal candidate will have:Registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand or eligibility for general or provisional registration. Check your eligibility at the MCNZ website. A minimum of two years postgraduate medical experience. It is a requirement of the Medical Council of New Zealand that your qualifications are approved through EPIC. If you are committed to working in New Zealand, start this process promptly to ensure timely registration. For more information, visit the MCNZ EPIC Credentialing webpage.Working at Health New Zealand Health NZ | Te Whatu Ora Southern covers the largest geographical area among New Zealand regions, serving 350,000 people across diverse communities. We pride ourselves on our services and aim to improve, promote, and protect regional health. We welcome applications from Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.All applications must include: A Cover Letter for Health New Zealand Southern Three referee reports on the national reference template form How to Apply To apply, click“ Apply now .” Submit all applications via our online careers portal by Monday, 9 June 2025 . For questions, contact ations are reviewed as received. Outcomes will be communicated in August 2025, as part of the annual recruitment round. #J-18808-Ljbffr