Anaesthesia Registrars - Positions Across New Zealand

Join ANZCA-accredited training programmes across Aotearoa
Full-time positions starting in 2025
Relocation support available for eligible international candidates

Looking to train in Anaesthesia while enjoying life in one of the world’s most liveable countries?

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is recruiting Anaesthesia Registrars across the country. With roles in both tertiary centres and regional hospitals, you’ll gain broad exposure, structured supervision, and experience that sets you up for a successful career.

About the role

Anaesthesia Registrars provide supervised perioperative care across surgical theatres, ICUs, maternity services, and acute pain management teams. Depending on your stage of training, you’ll rotate through general, paediatric, trauma, obstetric, and regional anaesthesia placements.

Training is ANZCA-accredited and includes:

Protected teaching time and exam support
Access to simulation and advanced airway management
Rotations tailored to your development and interests

Who we’re looking for

You’ll need a minimum of two years’ post-graduate clinical experience and be eligible for registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand.

You’ll also bring the following:

A strong interest in Anaesthesia and perioperative care
Good clinical judgment and communication skills
Commitment to safe, equitable, patient-centred care

We welcome applications from international candidates and offer relocation and settlement support.

Pay and benefits

Senior Medical Officers receive a base salary relative to their level of experience. This is agreed upon at the time of the job offer. There is a 15-step pay scale that SMOs continue to progress through on a yearly basis
Structured ANZCA-accredited training
Relocation packages for eligible international candidates
Regular teaching, mentoring, and development support

Why New Zealand?

Whether it’s beaches, mountains, vineyards, or a slower pace of life - New Zealand offers an incredible lifestyle with world-class outdoor access, strong community values, and more time for what matters. It’s a place where your skills are valued, your wellbeing is prioritised, and your career can thrive.

Working for Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora

Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness’ - we’re building a national health system grounded in Te Tiriti o Waitangi, equity, and collaboration. Our teams are passionate about delivering better, fairer health outcomes for every New Zealander.

We’re committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including all gender identities, ethnicities, ages, and those living with disability.

How to apply

Click “apply now” to submit your application. We can accommodate flexible start dates depending on your plans. If you’d like to explore these opportunities further or have a confidential conversation, please contact our international recruitment team at: internationalrecruitmentcentre@tewhatuora.govt.nz

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