Anaesthetic Registrars, Nelson Hospital (February 2027)
Anaesthetics Registrar, Nelson Hospital, Fixed Term (12 months) Full-time
- Make a difference to patients’ lives by applying your medical knowledge to promote well-being and health in the community.
- Nelson Marlborough is an epic spot with a great climate and lots of sun. People are relaxed, helpful, easy going, enjoy a wide range of out door activities and are focused on providing an excellent service to the community.
Health 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
As an Anaesthetics Registrar, you will be responsible for the delivery of anaesthesia care to patients from the Nelson and Blenheim communities. You will be a part of a multidisciplinary team and will receive supervision as well as attend educational activities.
We have a full tier of full-time opportunities working between 8.00AM to 6.00PM Monday to Friday. Evenings are from 1:00PM to 10.00PM, and Nights from 9.30PM to 8.00AM. Weekend days and public holidays from 8:00AM to 10:00PM (Saturday and Sunday).
No on-call.
Please view the position description for further information.
About the Team/Service/ Location
Nelson Hospital is accredited to provide 52 weeks of anaesthesia training as part of the Central Anaesthesia Training Rotation or as Independent Training
For more information on living and working in Nelson click here
About you
As an Anaesthetics Registrar, you:
- Must have completed two years of general hospital experience after graduating from medical school (before you can apply to start training as a specialist anaesthetist),
- Need to register with the Australia and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA) prior to commencing the position,
- Will have excellent interpersonal skills both verbally and written,
- Will have excellent time management & organisation,
- Will work collaboratively with other teams and patients ,
The successful candidate must be eligible to work in New Zealand or hold a valid NZ visa at the time of applying.
Working at Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to Apply
To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 08 June 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact
Sonja Rae (Recruitment) at sonja.rae@tewhatuora.govt.nz OR
Loretta Matheson, RMO Team Leader by email Loretta.Matheson@nmdhb.govt.nz or phone 027 246 0080.
Job ref: RMO26-016
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.
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Fixed Term/Contract/Full Time
Job no: RMO26-016
Location: Nelson Hospital
Closing Date: Monday, 8 June 2026