Registered Anaesthetic Technician

• Dunedin Hospital
• Permanent, full-time role (1 FTE, 80 hours per fortnight)
• $77,000 - $107,000 p.a. pro-rata and KiwiSaver
• Supportive environment
• Rotating shifts

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:

• Dynamic and varied work environment
• Multidisciplinary teams servicing a vast geographical service delivery area with a diverse patient population
• No two days are ever the same, with the service operating on a 24/7 basis with on-call rostering
• Work alongside anaesthetists, as well as doctors and nurses, assisting with surgeries and operating theatre set up
• Assisting with administering blood pressure and other medications on occasion
• Working on a rotating roster, with shifts usually around 8-10 hours, providing a stable full-time structure and good work-life balance
• Operating in a dynamic environment with like-minded colleagues who value professionalism alongside light-heartedness

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About us

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in the services we provide and aim to improve, promote, and protect the health of our region. Our dedicated and passionate staff are key to achieving this, and we welcome like-minded people to join us.

Dunedin offers the lifestyle you've always dreamed of, with excellent education, restaurants, competitive living costs, and a beautiful coastline. Enjoy a short commute, more time for what matters most, and easy access to iconic destinations such as Queenstown, Wānaka, and Milford Sound.

Find out more about living in Dunedin here.

About you:

• Passionate, conscientious workers who enjoy a challenge
• Experienced Anaesthetic Technicians seeking an exciting change
• Registration with the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand and a current Annual Practising Certificate

Working for Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for all New Zealanders. We embrace a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome applications from Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

Salary range

This role is covered by the PSA Allied Public Health, Scientific and Technical CEA and/or APEX Anaesthetic Technicians CEA. Salary will be in accordance with the pay scale, between $77,087 and $107,600 p.a., depending on relevant experience.

How to apply

To apply, please click 'apply now'. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by Friday, 13 February 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Ben Kingsbury ben.kingsbury@tewhatuora.govt.nz

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and recruitment may proceed before the closing date.

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