Anaesthesia Registrar

New Zealand Government • Full-time • New Zealand • 2d ago

Salary band - $146,436 - $210,134
Commencement date: Sunday, 1 February 2026
Permanent full-time

About the role

Be part of a close-knit team of six registrars and thirteen consultants with exposure to a wide range of cases, including the following:

Orthopaedic arthroplasty and trauma
Urology and colorectal surgery
Obstetrics
Visiting specialties including ENT, plastic, paediatric specialist surgery and spinal
Exposure to critical care when required

Providing elective and emergency services to the community, as well as acute pain management to patients following surgery or trauma, or during labour. One year of accredited training at any level for ANZCA trainees. The opportunity to work in a modern facility and provide healthcare to a large geographical area, ensuring your exposure to a wide range of work. You will have 24/7 access to the library, weekly teaching and grand rounds, journal clubs, regular RMO forums, and exposure to a range of presentations to the hospital - all of which will equip you with a broad skill base to serve you well as you progress in your career.

About the location

The main cities and towns in the Southern District include Dunedin, Invercargill, Queenstown, and Wanaka. Southern is world famous for its picturesque mountains, fiords, glaciers, coastlines, and lakes that are often depicted on postcards and movies. But that's not all - it's also adventure-central with a great cultural and foodie scene.

For more information on living and working in Southland click here.

About you

Our ideal candidate will have the following:

Registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand or be eligible for general or provisional general registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand. You can check your eligibility for registration by visiting the Council's website at MCNZ
A minimum of two years post qualification experience and at least twelve months anaesthesia experience

It is a requirement of the Medical Council of New Zealand that your qualifications are approved through EPIC. If you have a commitment to working in New Zealand, it is highly recommended that you start this process as soon as possible to allow your subsequent registration to be undertaken in a timely fashion. For more information, please visit the MCNZ website re EPIC credentialing.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact rmo.recruitment@southerndhb.govt.nz

We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website