- Based in either Whangarei or Kaitaia hospitals
- Full-time opportunities, though part-time applications will be considered
- Flexible working arrangements
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.
About the Role
The purpose of this position is to provide safe operational anaesthetic and ancillary equipment to anaesthetists in operating theatre. In this role you will provide direct clinical assistance to anaesthetists and intensivists maintaining a high standard of patient care.
You will be a part of an integrated operating theatre team with a commitment to ensuring efficient functioning of the operating theatre.
These are permanent full-time opportunities however, we also welcome applicants who prefer to work part time.
About the Location
We have opportunities in Whangarei Hospital, Northland as well as in Kaitaia Hospital, Far North depending on your preferred base location.
If you choose Whangarei as your base location, you also have the option of working in Kaitaia for a few days so that you can spend some time in the Far North to explore the beautiful surroundings. The same applies if you choose Kaitaia as the base location.
Please follow this link to know more about Northland and this exciting opportunity https://youtu.be/ZM4sfj2sNTE *the video was filmed pre-COVID
About you
- Certificate/Diploma in Anaesthetic Technology or equivalent
- Registered with the Medical Science Council of New Zealand with a current practicing certificate
- Demonstrate an ability to practice in a culturally safe manner
- Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth
- Experience in projects / initiatives which give effect to Te Tiriti principals and frameworks, and the application of Mātauranga Māori and Kaupapa Māori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings.
Working for Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness’. We’re dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
- We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.
- We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to Apply
To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on 28 February 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Michelle Apetera at jobs@northlanddhb.org.nz
Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
Post expires at 11:59pm on Friday February 28th, 2025