Registrar, Anaesthetics - 2027 Annual Recruitment Cycle

Taranaki Anaesthetics Registrar Position – 2027 Annual Recruitment Cycle

Taranaki | Permanent Full‑Time | Non‑Training

Employer: Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora 

Location: Taranaki (New Plymouth & wider region) 

Type: Permanent, Full‑time 

Start: 2027 clinical year

Ready to take your medical career somewhere unforgettable? Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora – Taranaki is recruiting Anaesthetic’s Registrars for 2027, offering you the chance to grow, lead, and thrive in one of Aotearoa’s most spectacular regions.

This is more than a job — it’s a lifestyle, a community, and a career accelerator all in one.

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

Taranaki Base Hospital is welcoming one additional Non‑Training Anaesthetic Registrar to join a vibrant, growing anaesthetic service. You’ll work shoulder‑to‑shoulder with six ANZCA-accredited trainees, gaining the same clinical exposure and responsibilities as a first‑year anaesthetic trainee.

This role is perfect for doctors already enrolled in:

• ICU training
• Emergency Medicine training
• Rural Hospital Medicine training

It meets the anaesthetic requirements for these programmes and is accredited for 12 months of training — giving you the exact experience you need to progress confidently.

You’ll gain hands‑on experience in:

• Main operating theatres
• Delivery Suite
• Outpatient/Day Surgery Suite
• Radiology (X‑ray & CT)
• ED Resuscitation
• Acute Pain Service & ward rounds
• Pre‑operative assessment
• Administration of anaesthesia & postoperative care
• Emergency case management under Specialist supervision

This is immersive, high‑value anaesthetic exposure — the kind that builds capability fast and sets you up for success in any acute specialty.

Important Note

Applicants who wish to take part in the anaesthetic training scheme should instead apply for the Anaesthetic Registrar/SHO position via the Auckland Doctors website at http://www.aucklanddoctors.co.nz/rmos/joblistings/

Please click here to view the run description.

Why Taranaki? Because Life Here Is Extraordinary

Imagine a place where your days off feel like mini‑holidays. Where your commute is stress‑free, your community is welcoming, and your weekends are filled with adventure.

Taranaki is famous for:

• The iconic Mt Taranaki, perfect for hiking, climbing, and winter sports
• A rugged coastline with 12+ world‑class surf breaks
• The rare ability to ski and surf in the same day
• Stunning bush, coastal, and alpine walks
• A thriving arts scene, festivals, galleries, and award‑winning museums
• A café culture that punches well above its weight

It’s the perfect balance of professional challenge and personal freedom — a region where you can build a meaningful career and an enviable lifestyle.

If you’re driven, adaptable, and ready to make a real impact, we want to hear from you.

If you’re the kind of doctor who wants to feel valued, supported, and part of something bigger, you’ll feel right at home.

Ready to Make a Move That Matters?

If you share our values and want to grow in a region that offers both professional challenge and personal freedom, we’d love to hear from you.

Join us — and make 2027 the year your career truly takes off.

How to Apply

Click “Apply Now” to submit your application. Applications close Monday, 8 June 2026.

For questions, contact: Abbey Osborne Resident Medical Officer Support Unit Manager Abbey.Osborne@tdhb.org.nz

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