Anaesthetics Registrar, Nelson Hospital (January 2026)

Anaesthetics Registrar, Nelson Hospital, Permanent 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.

The working hours are 8.00am to 5.00pm daily. On call requirements will vary depending on the level of training of the successful candidate.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Nelson Hospital is accredited to provide 52 weeks of anaesthesia training within the Central Anaesthesia Training Rotation.

For more information on living and working in Nelson click here

About you

As anAnaesthetics 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 be registered with the Australia and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA),
• need have been successfully appointed to the Central Anaesthesia Training Rotation
• 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 09 June 2025. 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: RMO25-019

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.