Anaesthetic Technician / Assistant

Location: Hutt Hospital Contract: Permanent, Part Time (0.79 FTE, Rostered and Rotating including weekends, night shifts, and on-call) About the Company Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is committed to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and aims to serve all New Zealanders. We are focused on building an integrated health system that emphasizes partnership, equity, sustainability, and whanau-centered care, all while striving for excellence in our services. About the Role Please note that this position is exclusively available for current Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora staff. Applications from non-Te Whatu Ora employees will not be considered. The salary for this role ranges from $71,070 to $107,600 pro rata. We are seeking Anaesthetic Technicians/Assistants who hold registration with the New Zealand Medical Sciences Council, including a current Annual Practicing Certificate or equivalent. In this role, you will assist in providing team-focused perioperative care for patients undergoing surgery. Your responsibilities will include supporting the anaesthetist in the preparation, planning, and implementation of anaesthesia. About the Team/Service/Location Hutt Hospital features an eight-theatre Operating Suite and provides support to various remote areas, including Emergency Department, Radiology, MRI, CT, and Endoscopy/Fluoroscopy, as well as mental health services. The hospital serves as the main center for five tertiary regional and sub-regional services, which include Plastics, Maxillofacial, and Burns Services, among others. Our environment is fast-paced and quality-driven, supported by a dynamic team focused on patient care. About You The ideal candidate will possess: - A solid understanding of perioperative and anaesthesia practices. - Competency in assisting the anaesthetist during the intraoperative period. - Skills in airway management. - Knowledge of aseptic techniques and the ability to assist with invasive procedures, including arterial and central lines, as well as regional anaesthesia. - The capability to recognize emerging complications related to anaesthesia and surgery, responding appropriately. Working at Health New Zealand At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, we believe in "the weaving of wellness." Our commitment is to provide excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. Our workforce is central to our mission, and we are dedicated to being good employers who honor our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and encourage applications from individuals of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and abilities. A diverse and inclusive workforce enhances our ability to understand and serve our community effectively. We are a pro-equity health organization, particularly focused on Maori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community. How to Apply To apply, please visit our online careers portal and submit your application by September 1. If you have any questions about the role, feel free to reach out to Philip Adamson at philip.adamson@tewhatuora.govt.nz. We will review applications as they are received and may initiate the recruitment process before the closing date of this advertisement.