Anaesthetic Technician Educator

• Anaesthetic Technician Educator - Hawkes Bay Fallen Soldiers Hospital
• Fixed Term until January 2028, Full Time, 80 hours (1 FTE)
• This is an exciting opportunity to influence the future of the Anaesthetic Technician workforce while maintaining your clinical practice and contributing to exceptional perioperative care.

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 Anaesthetic Technician Educator, you will play a key role in supporting the ongoing development, training, and professional growth of Anaesthetic Technicians, trainees, and students within our Perioperative Service.

This is a unique opportunity to combine your passion for clinical excellence with education and leadership. You will lead and coordinate educational programmes, facilitate clinical learning opportunities, and ensure staff are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to deliver safe, high quality patient care. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will mentor and coach staff, contribute to service improvement initiatives, support trainee development, and help shape the future workforce. Alongside your educator responsibilities, you will maintain clinical practice within the perioperative environment, ensuring education remains relevant, practical, and aligned with current best practice.

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About the Team/Service/ Location

Our Perioperative Department provides a wide range of surgical services to the Hawke's Bay community and is committed to delivering safe, high quality care across the patient journey. You will join a collaborative team of Anaesthetic Technicians, nurses, anaesthetists, and allied health professionals who are passionate about clinical excellence, innovation, and continuous learning.

Based in Hastings, Hawke's Bay offers an exceptional lifestyle with renowned wineries, stunning beaches, cycle trails, and a welcoming community, making it a fantastic place to live and work.

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About you

As an experienced Anaesthetic Technician, you will bring:

• Current registration with the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand and a current Annual Practising Certificate.
• A recognised Anaesthetic Technician qualification and relevant postgraduate education.
• Qualified Workplace Assessor status or the ability to obtain this.
• Experience supporting, teaching, mentoring, or assessing Anaesthetic Technicians, trainees, or students.
• Strong clinical knowledge within the perioperative environment and a commitment to evidence based practice.
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• A commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and delivering culturally responsive care.
• A passion for developing others and fostering a positive learning culture.

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 12th October. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Oliver.Plowright@hbdhb.govt.nz

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.