• Take the next step in your Anaesthesiology career in the beautiful New Zealand
• Advance your career working in a multi-disciplinary team across services
• Full-time, permanent and fixed-term Specialist Anaesthetist and Pain Management positions are available across New Zealand

About you

Exciting opportunities are available for qualified Anaesthetists who want to make a positive impact while working in a dynamic, multi-disciplinary, and supportive team.

Positions include covering planned and acute care theatre sessions, after-hours on-call support and pre-assessment clinics. Our Anaesthetists support other departments, including obstetrics and gynaecology, paediatrics, general surgery, orthopaedics, urology, ENT, ophthalmology, dental, mental health, and the emergency department, meaning no two days are the same.

Positions are available across New Zealand with immediate start dates, or you can speak with our recruitment team about your plans to move to New Zealand.

To work as an Anaesthetist (Senior Medical Officer) in New Zealand, you must become registered to practice with the Medical Council of New Zealand. Practitioners must meet competency standards and hold Annual Practising Certificates (APCs) to work safely and effectively.

Call New Zealand home

Once offered a position, our Health Immigration team can provide free support to you and your family with immigrating to New Zealand.

Senior Medical Officers are on Tier 1 of New Zealand's Green List, which means you are eligible for the Straight to Residence Visa and can apply for New Zealand residency before you arrive.

One of the best things about living and working in New Zealand is the opportunity to experience nature, outdoor adventure and vibrant cities close to where you live and work. You're never far away from your next adventure in New Zealand with access to hiking, skiing, mountain biking, water sports, fine dining, and diving into traditional experiences to learn more about Māori culture across the country.

Salary:

• The average salary package for Anaesthetists in New Zealand is GBP ~£149,290 (NZD $343,500)
• Packages are comprised of a base salary based on experience, plus allowances, and superannuation per the ASMS collective agreement

Benefits

You'll receive:

• an annual continuing medical education (CME) allowance of GBP ~£6,950 (NZD $16,000)
• paid 3-month sabbaticals every 6 years
• your indemnity insurance covered by Health New Zealand
• your professional fees and subscriptions fully reimbursed
• complimentary visa and immigration support
• a tailored relocation package to make your move, if eligible.

Leave

You'll get:

• 6 weeks of annual leave
• generous discretionary sick leave
• 12 public holidays, paid T1.5 + time in lieu if worked
• 14 weeks paid parental leave alongside the government's 26-weeks.

Please note that actual packages are negotiated at the time of offer, reflecting your specific clinical specialty, experience level, and geographic location.

Working for Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is "the weaving of wellness". We're dedicated to delivering excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand, with our people at the heart of everything we do.

How to apply

Please click 'apply now' to move forward. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. If you have questions, please email our recruiters at [email protected]

We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website.