Anaesthetics Registrar - Commencing 2026!
- Trainee & Senior Registrar Anaesthetic Department - Rotorua Hospital
- Work with Lakes for your 2026 Training Year!
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
- Join the Anaesthetics department as a training or non-training registrar.
- Enjoy the benefits of working in a smaller hospital, experience general and acute medicine, with a supportive team of consultants, house officers, medical students and nursing staff.
- Your roster will allow for you to enjoy all that Rotorua has to offer with longer summers and shorter winters.
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About the Location
- Join our dynamic team at Lakes Anaesthetic Department, serving a population of 116,000 people. Located within Rotorua Hospital, we provide secondary level specialties, with tertiary care available at Waikato Hospital.
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We are part of the Te Manawa Taki/Midlands Anaesthesia Training Rotation, along with Tauranga and Waikato Hospitals. An application to this position is considered an application to the training rotation. The Rotational Supervisor and Supervisors of Training shortlist, interview and appoint collectively as a rotational committee. It is typical to progress to Waikato Hospital to continue training after a year at Rotorua Hospital.
- Lakes is located in the central North Island of New Zealand - Aotearoa. Rotorua is located approximately 230 kilometers (143 miles) southeast of Auckland, while Taupō is located approximately 80 kilometers (50 miles) south of Rotorua.
- Lakes is a geothermal wonderland and is also home to several scenic lakes, including Lake Taupō, the largest lake in New Zealand. Rotorua and Taupō are the go-to places for hiking, mountain biking, and water sports; you can also dive into traditional experiences and learn more about Māori culture in the region.
For more information on living and working in Lakes, click here
About you
You will have:
- MCNZ registration and or be eligible for general or provisional general registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand. You can check your eligibility for registration by visiting the Council's website at www.mcnz.org.nz
- Rotorua Hospital offers positions accredited by ANZCA for one year of training time. These are particularly suited to introductory trainees, though they are also open to those with anaesthetic experience.
- Completion of at least 2 years of clinical experience post graduation.
- Applicants outside NZ and Australia must have previous anaesthetic training experience.
Applicants are asked to share their ranking of the New Zealand anaesthetic rotations that they have applied to. This ranking is discussed nationally. Applicants are also asked to identify the hospital in the Midland Rotation where they would most like to commence their training. This is solely to facilitate placements, and does not factor into recruitment decisions.
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 Monday, 9th of June 2025.
Please ensure you submit your application with your up to date CV, a personalised cover letter and ideally x3 written references provided on the Anaesthetic reference form.
Your application must also include a completed Midland Anaesthetic Training Program checklist
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Sarah Gray, Medical Staff Recruiter.