Anaesthetist - Sabbatical Cover through 2026

About the Company At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, we are dedicated to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders, grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We believe in providing excellent healthcare through a diverse and inclusive workforce, ensuring that we can effectively understand and meet the needs of our communities. About the Role We are currently seeking consultant anaesthetists to join our supportive and cohesive team at Hawke's Bay Fallen Soldiers Memorial Hospital. This opportunity arises to cover several colleagues who will be on sabbatical leave. Our hospital offers a collegial work environment with a variety of surgical and medical specialties, serving a diverse patient population. About the Team/Service/Location Hawke's Bay Fallen Soldiers' Memorial Hospital is located in Hastings, on the east coast of New Zealand's North Island. As a large, accredited public facility with 400 beds, we provide both acute and elective care to a region of over 176,000 residents. The work within our department is diverse and often presents unique challenges. In recent years, Hawke's Bay has seen significant population growth and demographic changes. We offer an extensive range of surgical, medical, oncology, and radiological services, and our facilities are expanding to meet the increasing demand. The coming years promise to be exciting as we grow. Additionally, the private healthcare sector in Hawke's Bay is rapidly expanding, providing health professionals with opportunities to broaden their practice. The Royston and Kaweka private hospitals are in close proximity to our facility. Hawke's Bay is renowned for its excellent work-life balance, featuring beautiful beaches, outdoor adventures, great schools, nearby mountains and skiing, as well as exceptional food and stunning wineries. Our vibrant cities offer much to explore. For more information on living and working in Hawke's Bay, please visit our website. About You To be considered for this role, you will need to hold either a FANZCA or an equivalent qualification that qualifies you for specialist registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ). We are looking for individuals who are committed to providing high-quality service to our community. Working at Health New Zealand At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, we are committed to ensuring excellent healthcare for New Zealand's people. We embrace diversity and inclusion within our workforce to better serve our community. We encourage applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. How to Apply To review the position profile, please visit our website. To apply, click 'apply now.' All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. If you have any questions regarding the role, feel free to contact Dr. Allanah Scott, Head of Department, via email at allanah.scott@hawkesbaydhb.govt.nz or by phone at +64 878 8109 ext. 4514. Please note that we will review applications as they are received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advertisement.