Anaesthetic Technician

• Waikato Hospital, Hamilton
• Permanent, full-time
• New graduates encouraged to apply

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

We are looking for a qualified Anaesthetic Technician who is a team player and wants to enhance their skills, solidify their learning, and support their colleagues. We will support you with education, ongoing clinical coaching and the opportunity to work in all theatres including:

• Trauma and critical care
• Elective and acute theatres which include gynaecology, urology, orthopaedics and plastics
• General surgical theatres include colorectal, breast surgery and endoscopic procedures
• Complex and challenging theatres including cardiothoracic, vascular, neurosurgery, maxillofacial, otolaryngology and
• Paediatric patients from neonates to over 2s and up
• Much more - including the possibility to work in our cardiac team

Working in a large busy hospital, key responsibilities of the role include:

• Assist, deliver and evaluate safe and appropriate care within the delivery of anaesthesia to a patient
• Provide professional and skilled clinical and technical assistance to the anaesthetist
• Work as part of the theatre team, providing top quality care to patients undergoing anaesthesia

Soon-to-graduate students and recent grads are encouraged to apply.

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About the Team/Service

This is a dynamic team where you will be fully supported on the floor and provided with opportunities to expand and improve your skills as an Anaesthetic Technician. We encourage continuing education opportunities and support you to have a healthy balance between being here with us and doing the other things you love. You even get to participate in your own roster writing where else does that happen?!

About Hamilton

Waikato Hospital is a major regional hospital in Hamilton and is a leading tertiary teaching hospital located in Hamilton, New Zealand, serving as the regional hub for the Midland area, which includes the Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Lakes, Tairawhiti, and Taranaki districts. With around 722 inpatient beds, 22 operating theatres, and a dedicated outpatient clinic and procedure centre, Waikato Hospital provides comprehensive hospital services, including radiology, laboratory, and pharmacy. As a major teaching hospital with affiliations to the University of Auckland, University of Waikato, and Wintec, it offers a dynamic learning environment and access to research opportunities. The hospital is equipped with advanced diagnostic and treatment facilities located on the Waiora Waikato Hospital Campus, with both road and air ambulance support.

Hamilton, where Waikato Hospital is situated, is a vibrant city nestled alongside the scenic Waikato River, offering a perfect mix of nature and culture. Explore the stunning Hamilton Gardens, home to themed gardens from Italy to Asia, or visit the Waikato Museum to delve into the region's rich history. The city also boasts the Hamilton Zoo, where you can walk through an aviary filled with native birds. Hamilton is a lively hub, with a variety of cafes, restaurants, and bars, along with events like rugby, cricket, and the famous National Agricultural Fieldays and Balloons over Waikato festival. With its vibrant atmosphere and proximity to outdoor adventures, Hamilton is an ideal place to live and work.

For more information on living and working in Waikato click here.

About you

Skills and experience youll need to be considered for the role:

• Extensive knowledge and understanding of airway management
• At least 3 years working as an Anaesthetic Technician (private or public)
• Experience working with various patient monitoring machines
• Ability to work 8-10 hour rostered shifts (days, nights and weekends)
• Must be registered and have an APC with Medical Science Council with no restrictions/supervision requirements
• Have or be willing to undertake the preceptorship training to work closely with our trainees, new staff and AUT placements

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 online or apply via our Waikato Careers website by clicking here.

All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59 pm on Friday, 10 July 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Kendra Corey at [email protected]

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.