Anaesthetic Technician / ODP

Location: Wellington and Kenepuru Hospitals

Contract: Permanent, Full Time, Rostered & Rotating

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 

Salary: Step 1 ($79,014) to Step 7 ($110,290)

We are looking for enthusiastic Anaesthetic Technicians to join our supportive and highly skilled multidisciplinary team, providing care across elective and emergency surgical services at Wellington Regional 

As an Anaesthetic Technician, you play a vital role in delivery safe, high-quality patient care by:

• providing a safe patient experience throughout our facilities
• preparing the environment for the safe administration of anaesthesia wherever it is required
• working alongside Anaesthetists and the wider perioperative team, proving assistance during induction, maintenance & emergence stages of anaesthesia.

This is a rewarding and clinically diverse role, where no two days are the same.  If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy working collaboratively, and are committed to delivery exceptional patient care, we’d love to hear from you.

Whether you are an experienced Anaesthetic Technician, or a student graduating in 2026, we encourage you to apply.  This is an excellent opportunity to begin your career in a supportive environment while gaining exposure to a wide range of surgical specialties and clinical experience.

About the Team/Service Location 

The Anaesthetic Technician team has around 45 people work across either the Wellington Regional (Newtown) or the Kenepuru Hospital (Porirua), 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  We work in a wide variety of specialties including cardiothoracic, neurosurgery, vascular, paediatrics and interventional. 

We are a supportive team and committed to the professional growth of our staff, providing on-going training and development.

About you 

• Vocational training that enables registration with the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand as an Anaesthetic Technician and be eligible to hold a current Annual Practicing Certificate 
• Is patient focused and able to provide consistently high standards of care
• Has good technical skills and knowledge
• Enjoys a challenge, and can adapt easily to dynamic situations
• Good communication

Working at 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. 

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. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community. 

How to Apply 

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 30 August. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Philip.Adamson@tewhatuora.govt.nz

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

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