Anaesthetists, Fixed term, Nelson

2x Fixed-term part-time positions at 0.75 FTE (60 hours per fortnight), plus on-call allowance. 1x position covering 8 months of sabbatical leave commencing at the end of November 2025. 1x position covering up to 18 months of parental leave starting mid-July 2025. Are you looking for a rewarding Anaesthetist role with great work-life balance? Join our team at Nelson Hospital, where your expertise makes a difference.Be part of something special: supportive colleagues in one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s most sought-after regions. Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is committed to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and building a health system that serves all New Zealanders. About the Role As a key member of our Anaesthesia team, you will deliver high-quality perioperative care across various surgical specialties. Working collaboratively, you will contribute to planned and acute services, ensuring safe patient outcomes.You will join a team of fifteen experienced SMO colleagues, including one ANZCA basic trainee, working alongside a skilled surgical and ICU team dedicated to excellence in patient care. Your responsibilities include participating in the anaesthetic roster within a secondary care setting, covering planned and acute theatre sessions, anaesthesia after-hours on-call support, anaesthetic pre-assessment clinics, and acting as the duty anaesthetist.If you're seeking a meaningful short-term role in a hospital known for its excellent team culture and high-quality care, we’d love to hear from you! About the Team/Service/Location Nelson’s Anaesthesia team comprises experienced consultants, one ANZCA registrar, skilled anaesthetic technicians, and registered nurse assistants. We pride ourselves on our collegial environment, interdisciplinary collaboration, and commitment to continuous learning.Our service supports departments including Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics, General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Urology, ENT, Ophthalmology, Dental, Mental Health, and Emergency. We also provide anaesthesia for visiting subspecialty surgeons in Paediatric Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery, Plastics, and Maxillofacial Surgery.To explore a better work/life balance in Nelson, visit: Bring clinical expertise to a smaller provincial hospital and contribute to patient care in the Nelson Tasman region. Be eligible for an Annual Practising Certificate with vocational scope in Anaesthesia with the Medical Council of New Zealand.Hold Fellowship of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (FANZCA) or equivalent. Work collaboratively to foster a cohesive team culture based on openness and respect across disciplines. Working at Health New Zealand Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for all New Zealanders. We value a diverse and inclusive workforce to better serve our community. We welcome applications from Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.How to Apply To apply, click“ Apply Now ”. All applications must be submitted via our online careers portal; applications sent by email will not be considered. A Position Description is available upon request. We will review applications as they are received and may proceed with recruitment before the closing date.For role-specific information, please contact: #J-18808-Ljbffr